2012 Map of Skidmore

About this map

The Nodaway River winds through this Northwest Missouri landscape, anchoring the small settlements of Skidmore and Quitman. The area is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Sand Creek, Florida Creek, and Hickory Creek, which flow through a grid of rural roads and agricultural lands. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial grounds clustered near the primary settlement, such as the Masonic Cemetery, Smith Cemetery, Hillcrest Cemetery, and the Skidmore Cemetery. The layout of the land reflects a traditional Midwestern township structure, with named routes like Colony Rd and Catalina Rd connecting outlying farms to the river valley hubs. The presence of numerous named branches and creeks like Bowman Branch and Bagby Creek illustrates the intricate drainage system that has historically shaped the region's farming and settlement patterns.