1940s Maps of Dent County, Missouri

1. 1941 Map of Salem, 1956 Print

   

   1941 Salem

   1956 Print · USGS

   The Ozark highlands surrounding Salem are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small farms and local industry. Researchers can trace dozens of rural landmarks, from the County Farm and Lennox Bank to vanished schools like Oak Ridge Sch and Pleasant View Sch.

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4. 1941 Map of Stone Hill, 1958 Print

   

   1941 Stone Hill

   1958 Print · USGS

   Dent County and the Ozark hills are captured here in the early 1940s, just as rural school districts and post-office hamlets still anchored local life. Genealogists and researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds and country schools, including Copeland Cem, Union Ch, and the remote Victory Sch.

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7. 1943 Map of Boss, 1963 Print

   

   1943 Boss

   1963 Print · USGS

   The Ozark highlands of the early 1940s are revealed here through a network of small family settlements and mountain schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Mill Lodge, Moses Store, or rural burial sites like Abbott Cem.

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10. 1944 Map of Corridon, 1963 Print

    

    1944 Corridon

    1963 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks during the mid-forties reveal a landscape of timbered hollows and isolated settlements across the Reynolds and Shannon County lines. Researchers can trace family sites from Bunker to Fruit City, including Cedar Point Sch and the Latter Day Saints Ch.

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13. 1945 Map of Salem

    

    1945 Salem

    1945 Print · USGS

    Dent County's rural character and rail connections are preserved here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family lines through numerous landmarks like Karns Cem, Oakland Sch, and the St. Louis-San Francisco RR at Salem.

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16. 1945 Map of Edgar Springs

    

    1945 Edgar Springs

    1945 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of upland ridges and deep hollows at the borders of Phelps and Texas counties. Researchers can trace rural community life through the Blooming Rose CCC Camp and remote sites like Bethlehem Sch & Pray Cem.

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19. 1945 Map of Stone Hill

    

    1945 Stone Hill

    1945 Print · USGS

    The Ozark highlands of Dent County are shown here in the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by the upper Meramec River and deep forest preserves. Researchers can trace rural life through dozens of local landmarks, from the Indian Trail Fish Hatchery to remote settlements like Short Bend and Howes Mill PO.

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22. 1945 Map of Round Spring, 1962 Print

    

    1945 Round Spring

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Ozark hill country of Shannon County comes to life in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of remote hollows and riverside camps. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like the Brushy Post Office, Mauser's Mill, and several country schools.

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25. 1946 Map of Boss

    

    1946 Boss

    1946 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here just after the war, showing the deep hollows and timberlands of the eastern Courtois Hills. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks like Moses Store, the Webb Cem, and numerous rural schoolhouses such as Barton Sch.

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28. 1947 Map of Sinkin

    

    1947 Sinkin

    1947 Print · USGS

    Shannon County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of spring-fed rivers and remote timber settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural schools like Sugar Tree Grove Sch and trace the river-mill economy at Brushy Mill and Mansers Mill.

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31. 1947 Map of Corridon

    

    1947 Corridon

    1947 Print · USGS

    Reynolds and Shannon counties in the late 1940s are shown here as a network of creek-valley settlements and rural schools. Researchers can trace family sites near Bunker, Fruit City, and Dagonia, or locate specific landmarks like Nuckols Cem and Latter Day Saints Ch.

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34. 1949 Map of Round Spring

    

    1949 Round Spring

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Ozark riverways of Shannon and Dent Counties are captured here in the late 1940s as state and federal forestry lands began to consolidate. Local researchers can trace family roots through remote landmarks like Swinney Cem, Falk Mill, and the isolated Brushy PO.

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37. 1949 Map of Rolla, 1950 Print

    

    1949 Rolla

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape of deep river valleys and emerging reservoir projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining towns of Bonne Terre and Potosi or follow the early route of U.S. Highway 66.

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40. 1949 Map of Meramec Spring, 1957 Print

    

    1949 Meramec Spring

    1957 Print · USGS

    Phelps and Dent counties are shown here just after the war, at a time when rural education and mining defined the Missouri Ozarks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wishon Cem, Asher Cemetery, and dozens of district schools such as Roster School.

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43. 1949 Map of Steelville, 1959 Print

    

    1949 Steelville

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during the late 1940s, showing the winding Meramec River valley and the waning rail lines of the Frisco system. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Steelville or trace ancestors at Gordon Cem and Sligo.

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