2012 Map of Wood

About this map

The settlement of Wood anchors this rural landscape in DeKalb County, where a network of gravel and country roads connects scattered farmsteads and family landholdings. In the early 21st century, the terrain is defined by the drainage of the Little Third Fork and Lost Creek, which wind through agricultural plots in the southern reaches of the Iowa Till Plain. Local history is etched into the map at sites like the Butler Cemetery, Smith Cemetery, and Botts Cemetery, which serve as genealogical markers for the families who established the surrounding farms. While predominantly agricultural, the area includes modern water management features such as the Maysville Reservoir in the southeast corner and the Gene Carte Farm Lake. The layout of the roads, many named for local families like NW Cogdill Rd and NW Fairview Rd, reflects the section-line grid system typical of Northwest Missouri.