Tarkio and its surrounding agricultural landscape in Atchison County are defined by the intricate branching of several waterways, including the Tarkio River, West Tarkio Creek, and Middle Tarkio Cr. This rural environment is organized by a precise grid of county roads, such as 160 St and 170 St, which connect dispersed homesteads and landmarks like the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport. Local history is anchored by the Center Grove Cem in the north and Prairie Hill Cem to the east, while the curiously named Deadmans Hollow provides a distinct topographic point of interest. The area's reliance on the land is evident in the proximity of small reservoirs like Center View Lake, supporting a community shaped by the fertile drainage basins of the Missouri borderlands.
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1936 · Fairfax
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1939 · Tarkio
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Farragut
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Skidmore
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Tarkio
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Farragut
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Coin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Tarkio
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Skidmore
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Skidmore
USGS Topo · 1:62,500