2012 Map of Smithville

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The Smithville Reservoir dominates this landscape north of Kansas City, its intricate shoreline surrounding established settlements like Paradise and Trimble. This 2012 survey illustrates the transformation of the Little Platte River valley into a major recreation and water management system, while preserving traces of the area's rural history. Several small family and community burial grounds, including Reed Cemetery and Gaus Cemetery, are scattered across the terrain, serving as vital landmarks for genealogists and local historians. To the south, the city of Smithville serves as the hub of the region, featuring Helvey Park Lake and the Brooks Cemetery. The presence of the Norman Fann Farm Airport and private water bodies like JC Ranch Lake and Lake Wahoo Waters reflects the diverse land use of this Missouri corridor during the early 21st century.