Linden, Missouri
40 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1890 and the latest in 1997. It stands in Gallatin Township. It lies in ZIP code area 64118. The Survey maps it on the North Kansas City quadrangle.
Topographic sheets covering this place
14 surveys from 40 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1890 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:125000, 2 printings
- 1894 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:125000, 14 printings
- 1935 USGS North Kansas City quadrangle1:24000
- 1940 USGS North Kansas City quadrangle1:31680, 2 printings
- 1948 USGS North Kansas City quadrangle1:24000
- 1950 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1951 USGS North Kansas City quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1960 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1964 USGS North Kansas City quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1983 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:100000
- 1990 USGS North Kansas City quadrangle1:24000
- 1997 USGS North Kansas City quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
What happened here
An account from the chapter on Gallatin township. The inset identifies its exact source book and publication year.
Chapter Viii The Mexican War
Army of the West - Platte and Cole Infantry Battalion - Departure of the Expedition - Arrival of Kearney in Santa Fe - Col. Sterling Price - Capt. Morin's Platte County Company - Names of Members - The Ortiz Insurrection - Murder of Gov. Bent and Others - Battle of La Canada - Ambuscade at El Embudo - Storming and Capture of Fort Pueblo de Taos - Other Battles - Massacre and Subsequent Battle at Moro - Engagement at Cienega - The Return Home - Capt.
In the county-history sources
1,398 words on this townshipHistory of Clay and Platte Counties, Missouri;, published 1885 has no passage naming this settlement, which was common for smaller places. Its township is covered in full.
The chapter on Gallatin Township covers boundary and physical features, villages in this township, barry, harlem, moscow, arnold's station.
Read the chapter on Gallatin Township - 1,398 words.
Fires near this place
31 since 2007Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 31 fires within 5 miles of Linden between 2007 and 2019, burning about 12 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 2 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 19 |
| Debris and open burning | 3 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 3 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 3 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 3 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 28 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 8 August 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 7 August 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 5 August 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 31 August 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 20 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 20 workings within 5 miles of Linden: 18 past producers, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Clay | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Clay | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Drennon Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Green Hills Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Parkville Special Road Dist Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Randolph Mine and Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Riley Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
44 since 2008Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Linden in 44 storm reports between 2008 and 2025: 24 hail, 19 thunderstorm wind, 1 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | $2,000 | A tree was reported down on a mobile home, near Highway 169 and NW Englewood Road. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | $1,000 | Shed from a neighbor was reported to be blown into yard. Numerous trees were reported downed. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Downed tree limbs and wires Tracy Avenue. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Large tree down on a residence in Gladstone. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Linden | - | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in the Gladstone/Oakview area. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Linden | - | Quarter sized hail was reported in Gladstone. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | MPing report of small to medium sized tree limbs down near Oakview. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Several small tree limbs were down. |
| May 2019 | Flood | Linden | - | Heavy spring rains caused ongoing flooding along the Missouri River to Continue through the month. Some locations along the Missouri River experienced major flooding at times during the month. Damage estimates from roads washed out and crop damage are unknown at this time. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | A NWS employee reported a 70 mph wind. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | A transformer was blown in Oakwood Park. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Large tree limbs over 6 inches in diameter were down. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Tree damage was reported at North Oak Trafficway and Englewood Rd. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | A trained spotter reported a 60 mph wind gust and several tree limbs down near Gladstone. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Tree branches up to 3 inches in diameter were snapped off, with thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 mph. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph. |
| April 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| September 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Eight inch tree limbs were reported blown down, and a large maple tree was reported split in half. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph. |
| September 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph. |
| July 2008 | Hail | Linden | - | A few golfball sized hailstones were noted at city hall. |
| May 2016 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| November 2016 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| November 2016 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| June 2013 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2012 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| February 2011 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2010 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| September 2010 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | no account filed |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Linden | - | no account filed |
| July 2008 | Hail | Linden | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Heights | 0.8 miles | 40 | |
| Oakview | 0.9 miles | 40 | |
| Oakwood Park | 1.3 miles | 40 | |
| Oakwood | 1.3 miles | 40 | |
| Gladstone | 1.5 miles | 40 | |
| Acme | 1.5 miles | 40 | |
| Oakwood Manor | 1.7 miles | 40 | |
| Oaks | 1.7 miles | 40 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 739523. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.













