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1961 Map of Smithville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Smithville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Smithville serves as the primary hub in this 1961 survey, situated at the confluence of several key waterways including the Platte River and Wilkerson Creek. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage system and numerous small lakes such as Kings Lake and Lake Remote, reflecting a region managed for both water resources and recreation. Evidence of past transportation infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade passing through Trimble, while the expansive Trimble Wildlife Management Area occupies a significant portion of the northeastern terrain.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several family-named landmarks and institutions, including Reed Cem, Davenport Cem, and Brooks Cem. Small settlements like Mecca and Paradise appear along the river valleys, alongside community focal points like the Pleasant Hill Ch and a local Hospital. The map also clearly delineates the convergence of three counties—Platte, Clinton, and Clay—illustrating how these political boundaries intersect the natural flow of the Linn Branch and Little Camp Branch.