2012 Map of Saint Joseph South

About this map

The south side of Saint Joseph and the surrounding river bottoms of the Missouri River anchor this 2012 study of Buchanan County. Significant terrain features such as King Hill overlook a landscape transitioning from the urban density of Terminal Junction to the rural expanses of the Platte River drainage. The map provides a detailed view of the region's burial grounds, including the New King Hill Cemetery and Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, which serve as vital landmarks for local family historians. Small communities and named crossroads like Matney, Kyle, and Sparta are documented alongside numerous small bodies of water, such as Little Ozark Fishing Lake and Komer Lake. The prevalence of small private airfields like Butchs Strip and Landing Strip further characterizes the modern agricultural and residential layout of this Missouri-Kansas borderland area.