Old Maps of Dade County, Missouri

1. 1886 Map of Nevada

   

   1886 Nevada

   1886 Print · USGS

   Railroads and river valleys define southwestern Missouri in the late nineteenth century, as the landscape transitions into a series of organized townships and trade centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Moundville, Montevallo, and El Dorado Springs along the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

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4. 1886 Map of Stockton

   

   1886 Stockton

   1886 Print · USGS

   Southwest Missouri in the mid-1880s was a landscape of river-bottom farms and emerging rail towns along the Kansas City Clinton and Springfield R. R. Trace vanished post offices and local landmarks like Johnson's Mill, Dunnegan Springs, and the early streets of Stockton.

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7. 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.

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10. 1886 Map of Carthage

    

    1886 Carthage

    1886 Print · USGS

    Jasper and Barton Counties thrive during the mid-1880s as the railroad era transforms the Missouri landscape into a bustling corridor of trade and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Carthage, the mills at Bowers Mill, and the early rail connections through Webb City and Oronogo.

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13. 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.

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16. 1894 Map of Nevada

    

    1894 Nevada

    1894 Print · USGS

    Western Missouri at the end of the nineteenth century is defined here by its emerging rail towns and expansive prairie townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early development of Nevada and Lamar alongside smaller settlements like Montevallo and El Dorado Springs.

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19. 1894 Map of Carthage

    

    1894 Carthage

    1894 Print · USGS

    Southwest Missouri thrived as a rail and mining hub in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like Diamond City, Dudenville, and Bowers Mill during this period of growth.

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22. 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print

    

    1947 Joplin

    1954 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma are shown here during the late 1940s, a period of heavy industrial and military activity. Researchers can trace the extensive Tri-State Mining District, the layout of Camp Crowder, and local landmarks like Mount Hope Cem.

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25. 1949 Map of Joplin

    

    1949 Joplin

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands thrive in the late 1940s, showing a robust network of railroad towns and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural centers such as Chanute, Iola, and Fort Scott.

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28. 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.

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31. 1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print

    

    1954 Joplin

    1967 Print · USGS

    The tri-state border region of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma is captured here during a peak era of mid-century industrial and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of rural cemeteries or locate landmarks like the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant and Pittsburg State University.

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34. 1955 Map of Dadeville, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Dadeville

    1957 Print · USGS

    Dade County and Polk County are captured in the mid-1950s as a landscape of river-bottom farms and small rural congregations. Researchers can trace the heritage of Dadeville and locate historic markers like Hulston Mill and Logan Cem.

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37. 1956 Map of Ash Grove, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Ash Grove

    1957 Print · USGS

    Western Greene County in the mid-1950s is defined by the crossing of the St Louis San Francisco railroad and the winding Sac River. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Hamilton Cem, Johns Chapel, and the established streets of Ash Grove.

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40. 1956 Map of Walnut Grove, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Walnut Grove

    1957 Print · USGS

    Walnut Grove and the surrounding Missouri countryside are captured in the mid-fifties, during a time when rural life revolved around local churches and the railroad. Researchers can trace family roots at Green Lawn Cem, explore the old rail stop at Graydon Springs, or locate the Quarries at Phenix.

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43. 1956 Map of Kings Point, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Kings Point

    1957 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Dade and Lawrence counties come into focus during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early road networks connecting Meinert, Kings Point, and Round Grove, or locate the rural Salem Ch.

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46. 1956 Map of Greenfield, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Greenfield

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Dade County centers on the busy trade hub of Greenfield as the rail-driven economy of South Greenfield takes shape to the south. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Wetzel Cem, Carr Chapel, and the historic crossing at Fiddlers Ford.

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49. 1956 Map of Lockwood, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Lockwood

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Dade County prairie of the mid-fifties comes alive in this survey, showing the agricultural town of Lockwood and its rail connections. Genealogists can trace rural family landmarks like Mt Nebo Ch, Immanuel Cem, and the small settlement at Carson.

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52. 1956 Map of Bona, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Bona

    1957 Print · USGS

    Near the middle of the twentieth century, this portion of Dade County remained a landscape of riverside bluffs and tight-knit rural communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Mt Carmel Ch, Fullington Cem, and Masters.

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55. 1956 Map of South Greenfield, 1957 Print

    

    1956 South Greenfield

    1957 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Dade and Lawrence counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, centered on the railroad town of South Greenfield. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Daughtrey Cem and Merrick Cem or locate local landmarks like Dilday Mill and Carrico Caves.

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58. 1956 Map of Cedarville, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Cedarville

    1957 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Cedar and Dade counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by small farmsteads and creek-side settlements. Local historians can trace family locations near Cedarville, Omer, and several rural burial grounds like Hickory Grove Cem.

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61. 1956 Map of Crisp, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Crisp

    1957 Print · USGS

    Across the Cedar and Dade county line in the mid-fifties, this landscape reveals a network of river-bottom farms and rural crossroads. Researchers can locate remote burial sites like Ball Mound Cem and early community centers such as Crisp and Seybert.

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64. 1956 Map of Aldrich, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Aldrich

    1957 Print · USGS

    The river valleys of Polk and Dade Counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, centered on the Little Sac River. Local historians can trace a dense network of family landmarks and rural institutions, from Hubbard Cem to the Bear Creek Quarry.

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67. 1956 Map of Everton, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Everton

    1957 Print · USGS

    Everton and the surrounding Rock Prairie uplands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital link between the St Louis San Francisco railroad and local agriculture. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Hopewell Sch, Liberty Ch, and the Hood Cem.

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70. 1958 Map of Springfield

    

    1958 Springfield

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks are captured during the mid-century era of growth, centered on the bustling hub of Springfield. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Ebenezer Church, Stockton Cem, and the various county courthouses.

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73. 1958 Map of Joplin

    

    1958 Joplin

    1958 Print · USGS

    The tri-state border region of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma is shown during the late fifties, a time of heavy rail traffic and mining activity. Local historians can trace the industrial landscape through the Joplin & Pittsburg Ry or locate family sites like Zion Ch and Bender Mounds.

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