Old Maps of Christian County, Missouri for Metal Detecting

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Christian County, MO maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Springfield
    1884 Print · USGS
    Springfield emerged as a critical railroad junction in Southwest Missouri during the 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early layouts of Springfield, Willard, and Republic as they developed along the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.

  2. 1886 Map of Greenfield
    1886 Map of Greenfield
    1886 Greenfield
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri was undergoing a rail-driven transformation in the 1880s, as new lines connected established county seats to outlying farm towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like Paris Springs, Dadeville, and the thriving rail hub at Ash Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1886 Map of Springfield, 1896 Print
    1886 Map of Springfield, 1896 Print
    1886 Springfield
    1896 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri thrived as a regional rail hub in the 1880s, centering on the growth of Greene and Christian counties. Researchers can trace early rural settlements and rail stops like Springfield, Fair Grove, and Republic before the turn of the century.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1888 Map of Greenfield, 1898 Print
    1888 Map of Greenfield, 1898 Print
    1888 Greenfield
    1898 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri thrived as a budding rail and agricultural hub in the 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early footprints of Greenfield and Mount Vernon, alongside smaller settlements like Paris Springs and Everton.

  5. 1907 Map of Forsyth
    1907 Map of Forsyth
    1907 Forsyth
    1907 Print · USGS
    The White River country of southwest Missouri is seen here in the early nineteen-hundreds, prior to the region's major dam projects. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near landmarks like Marble Cave, numerous riverside crossings such as Mabry Ferry, and local landmarks like Loafers Glory School.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1919 Map of Halltown
    1919 Map of Halltown
    1919 Halltown
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during a time of dense rural settlement across Lawrence and Greene counties. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Buck Prairie School to Mt Olive Church and Wade Chapel Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1937 Map of Bradleyville
    1937 Map of Bradleyville
    1937 Bradleyville
    1937 Print · USGS
    Douglas County in the late 1930s was a landscape of remote hollows and high ridges connected by a network of one-room schools and small post offices. Trace family roots at Huffman Cem or locate forgotten community hubs like Old Merritt and Lone Star Sch.

  8. 1937 Map of Ozark
    1937 Map of Ozark
    1937 Ozark
    1937 Print · USGS
    Christian and Greene Counties are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of river-valley farms and small railroad towns. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Roller Cemetery, Riverside Inn, and the Whiteoak Church.

  9. 1939 Map of Fordland
    1939 Map of Fordland
    1939 Fordland
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau in the late 1930s is revealed as a dense network of ridge-top rail towns and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous schools and churches like Cave Spring Sch, Taylor Cem, and the community of Elkhead.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1942 Map of Fordland
    1942 Map of Fordland
    1942 Fordland
    1942 Print · USGS
    The rural Ozark highlands of Webster and Christian Counties are captured here in the late 1930s, centered on the railroad corridor through Fordland and Seymour. Researchers can trace dozens of early school sites and churches, from Union Chapel to the McHaffie Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern Ozarks come to life in this mid-century survey of the rugged borderlands where three counties meet. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Aurora or locate family roots at rural landmarks like Charity Cem and Mountain Home Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1943 Map of Ozark, 1968 Print
    1943 Map of Ozark, 1968 Print
    1943 Ozark
    1968 Print · USGS
    The James River valley south of Springfield comes alive in the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small settlements and the St Louis - San Francisco line. Genealogists can trace family roots at Holland Cem or locate old school sites like Blue Star Sch and Plummer Sch.

  13. 1943 Map of Bradleyville, 1968 Print
    1943 Map of Bradleyville, 1968 Print
    1943 Bradleyville
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks during the 1940s are documented here, showing the rural communities of Taney and Douglas counties. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Bradleyville or locate remote landmarks like Huffman Cem and Whiteside Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Harrison
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains straddle the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Monett and West Plains or early lake developments at Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake.

  15. 1945 Map of Ozark
    1945 Map of Ozark
    1945 Ozark
    1945 Print · USGS
    South of Springfield in the mid-1940s, this area shows a landscape transitioning from rural farmsteads to modern aviation hubs. Genealogists can trace family names at Holland Cem, Riverside Inn, and numerous school sites like Pedelo Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1945 Map of Bradleyville
    1945 Map of Bradleyville
    1945 Bradleyville
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are revealed in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of small settlements and township life. Trace family roots through many rural schoolhouses like High Lonesome Sch and remote cemeteries like Old Merritt Cem.

  17. 1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Aurora
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau around Aurora and Crane is captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape defined by rail junctions and rural school districts. Researchers can trace ancestral locations like Stubblefield Cem, the Clay Hill Ch, and old springs including Bean Factory Spr.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Harrison
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri are shown just after the war, when the White River still followed its original course. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri & Arkansas RR and locate rural hubs like Harrison, Eureka Springs, and Mountain Home.

  19. 1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Harrison
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozarks and Boston Mountains meet during a period of massive river engineering in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Table Rock Reservoir or locate inland towns like Berryville and Harrison.

  20. 1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Springfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during the post-war era, showing the expansion of Springfield and the surrounding river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Mount Comfort Cemetery and the Fort Leonard Wood military grounds.
    6 unique versions available

  21. 1955 Map of Garrison, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Garrison, 1956 Print
    1955 Garrison
    1956 Print · USGS
    The border of Christian and Taney Counties is shown here in the mid-1950s, when remote ridges and deep hollows still defined local life. Researchers can find ancestral landmarks like Lone Star Ch, the Middleton Sch, and the winding banks of Swan Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1955 Map of Selmore, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Selmore, 1956 Print
    1955 Selmore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Christian County's rural character is preserved here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged intersection of farm life and the Mark Twain National Forest. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Adams Cem, Cobb Cem, and the small settlement of Selmore.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1955 Map of Chadwick, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Chadwick, 1956 Print
    1955 Chadwick
    1956 Print · USGS
    Christian County's Ozark highlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by deep hollows and isolated upland farms. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Gardner Cem, the Fairview Ch, and the legendary Bald Knobbers Cave.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1955 Map of Day, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Day, 1956 Print
    1955 Day
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Ozark hills along the Christian and Taney County line are shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the timbered ridges of the Mark Twain National Forest. Genealogists can trace rural family sites like Nash Cem and remote congregations including Oak Ridge Ch and Meadows Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1955 Map of Hurley, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Hurley, 1957 Print
    1955 Hurley
    1957 Print · USGS
    Stone and Christian Counties were characterized by small farming hamlets and river-valley crossings in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family names at Wright Chapel Cem or locate old community centers like Possum Trot, Lanetown, and Union City.
    2 unique versions available

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