1960s Maps of Missouri

1. 1960 Map of Rector

   

   1960 Rector

   1960 Print · USGS

   Clay County at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the rise of Crowleys Ridge and an intricate network of drainage ditches. Local historians can trace the foundations of Rector and Boydsville or locate rural landmarks like the Knob Sch and Purcell Mill.

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4. 1960 Map of Kansas City

   

   1960 Kansas City

   1960 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Kansas and Missouri meet at the river forks, showing a sprawling rail-and-river economy during the 1950s growth era. Genealogists and researchers can trace tribal lands like the Kickapoo Indian Reservation or follow the early interstate corridors through Saint Joseph and Independence.

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7. 1960 Map of Moberly

   

   1960 Moberly

   1960 Print · USGS

   Central Missouri comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a bustling network of river towns and significant rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash RR through Moberly or explore the riverfronts of Lexington and Brunswick.

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10. 1960 Map of Poplar Bluff

    

    1960 Poplar Bluff

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are captured here during the post-war era, showing the transition from the Ozark highlands to the Delta. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the St. Louis Southwestern RR and remote settlements such as Birch Tree and Warm Springs.

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13. 1960 Map of Rolla

    

    1960 Rolla

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Ozark Highlands in the mid-twentieth century reveal a landscape of deep timber and heavy industry. Researchers can trace the rail-and-mine economy through the St Louis-San Francisco RR and the Iron Mountain Mine, alongside the growth of Fort Leonard Wood.

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16. 1960 Map of Brookline, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Brookline

    1961 Print · USGS

    Greene County is captured during a period of infrastructure expansion in the early sixties as new highways were being built alongside established rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites like Evergreen Cemetery and trace the original ST LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO rail route through Republic and Brookline.

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19. 1960 Map of Barnett, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Barnett

    1961 Print · USGS

    Barnett and the rural townships of central Missouri appear here just as the new decade began. Researchers can trace family roots at Kelsay Cem or follow the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line past the Simpson Mine.

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22. 1960 Map of Goss, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Goss

    1961 Print · USGS

    Monroe County was a landscape of winding river bends and small rural hubs in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family names through sites like Crutcher Cem and Marr Sch, or follow the WABASH rail line through Goss.

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25. 1960 Map of Cross Timbers, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Cross Timbers

    1961 Print · USGS

    The community of Cross Timbers and the surrounding Hickory County landscape are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Davis Cem, Bethel Ch, and the waters of Turkey Creek.

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28. 1960 Map of Nixa, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Nixa

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Ozark foothills south of Springfield appear here in the early 1960s as a landscape of rural family cemeteries and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace local history through landmarks like Union Chapel, McConnell Cem, and the historic Frazier Bridge.

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31. 1960 Map of Springfield, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Springfield

    1961 Print · USGS

    Springfield and its surrounding Greene County townships appear in the early sixties during a season of post-war growth. Researchers can trace institutional roots at Southwest Missouri State College, explore the FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, or locate family sites near Hazelwood Cemetery and Bethany Ch.

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34. 1960 Map of De Soto, 1961 Print

    

    1960 De Soto

    1961 Print · USGS

    Jefferson County was a landscape of winding creek valleys and rail-fed towns in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family roots through several sites including Good Shepherd Cem, Victoria, and the campus of Mt St Clements College.

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37. 1960 Map of Climax Springs, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Climax Springs

    1961 Print · USGS

    Climax Springs and the Little Niangua River country are captured here at the start of the 1960s, showing a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges. Researchers can trace rural community roots through local landmarks like Wiseman Ch, Green Ridge Cem, and the Climax Springs Lookout Tower.

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40. 1960 Map of Galloway, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Galloway

    1961 Print · USGS

    Eastern Greene County at the dawn of the 1960s shows a mix of rural heritage and emerging city growth. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Kinser Chapel, the St Louis San Francisco railroad, and Bodenhamer Cem.

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43. 1960 Map of Granville, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Granville

    1961 Print · USGS

    Monroe County was a mosaic of quiet townships and creek-side farms in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Spencer Chapel Cem, Granville Sch, and the community of Granville.

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46. 1960 Map of Rowena, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Rowena

    1961 Print · USGS

    The rural borders of Monroe and Audrain counties are captured here at the start of the 1960s, showing a landscape defined by traditional farming communities. Genealogists can locate several named country schoolhouses and churches, including Goodwater Sch, Strother Sch, and Bethlehem Ch.

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49. 1960 Map of Olean, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Olean

    1961 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Moniteau and Miller counties come into focus during the early sixties, centered on the Missouri Pacific rail corridor. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family landmarks like High Point Cemetery, the Tiff Mine, and Green Ridge Church.

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52. 1960 Map of Stoutsville, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Stoutsville

    1961 Print · USGS

    Monroe County was a landscape of river fords and rail lines in the early sixties, centered on the river convergence at Stoutsville. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Wabash line, locate St Andrews Cem, and identify old river crossings like Kitty Wheel Ford.

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55. 1960 Map of Paris West, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Paris West

    1961 Print · USGS

    Monroe County was a network of river forks and rail lines in the early sixties, centered around the community of Paris. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous family landmarks like McKinney Cem, the Sanford Sch, and the old Wabash railroad corridor.

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58. 1960 Map of Branch, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Branch

    1961 Print · USGS

    Camden County was a land of quiet creek valleys and scattered hilltop churches at the dawn of the 1960s. Family historians can trace ancestral sites along the Little Niangua River, from the Stanton Cem to the Branch Lookout Tower.

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61. 1960 Map of Atchison, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Atchison

    1961 Print · USGS

    Atchison thrived as a Missouri River rail and education hub at the dawn of the sixties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Shannon Hill Sch, Mt Calvary Cem, and the riverfront settlement of Winthrop.

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64. 1960 Map of Vineland, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Vineland

    1961 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and St. Francois counties are shown here in the early sixties, as rural life centered around the Big River and the Missouri Pacific line. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Moontown Cem, the Sunrise Sch, and Valles Mines.

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67. 1960 Map of Atchison East, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Atchison East

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River floodplain comes to life in the early 1960s, showing the intricate relationship between the river, rail lines, and border settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like St Benedicts College, Sugar Lake, and the vanished site of the Drive-in Theater.

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70. 1960 Map of Republic, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Republic

    1961 Print · USGS

    Southwest Missouri at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape still deeply connected to its Civil War history and rural roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Wise Hill Cem, the historic Ray House, and the Wilson Creek Battlefield.

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73. 1960 Map of Tunas, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Tunas

    1961 Print · USGS

    The community of Tunas and the Little Niangua River valley are shown here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Howard Chapel, Cherry Grove Ch, and the winding Coatney Branch.

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