1960s Maps of Scott County, Missouri

1. 1961 Map of Paducah

   

   1961 Paducah

   1961 Print · USGS

   The Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.

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4. 1963 Map of Sikeston North, 1964 Print

   

   1963 Sikeston North

   1964 Print · USGS

   Sikeston was a growing hub of the Missouri bootheel in the early 1960s, centered at the crossing of major rail lines. Family historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds like Hunter Cem and Gobb Cem, or find local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater.

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7. 1963 Map of Scott City, 1964 Print

   

   1963 Scott City

   1964 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Missouri at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape of engineered drainage and rail-side growth. Trace local history through the streets of Scott City and Ilmo, or find family roots at Ancell Cem and Spradlin Cem.

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10. 1963 Map of Vanduser, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Vanduser

    1964 Print · USGS

    In the Missouri Bootheel during the early 1960s, the landscape around Vanduser was defined by its rail-line settlements and complex drainage works. Researchers can trace family roots at Carpenter Cem and explore the rail corridor through Crowder and Tanner.

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13. 1963 Map of Morehouse, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Morehouse

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Bootheel's rail and river landscape comes into focus during the early sixties, showing a region defined by agricultural drainage and competing rail lines. Trace the development of Morehouse and Canalou, or locate rural landmarks like New Bethel Ch and the Castor River.

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16. 1963 Map of Whitewater, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Whitewater

    1964 Print · USGS

    Whitewater and the surrounding river bottoms are captured here in the early sixties as massive hydrologic projects reshaped the land. Genealogists can trace family roots through locations like Passover Ch, Frazier Cem, and the rural School No R 5.

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19. 1963 Map of Oran, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Oran

    1964 Print · USGS

    Oran and the surrounding Missouri lowlands appear in this early 1960s survey at the meeting of the ridge and the rail. Genealogists can trace family sites at Guardian Angel Cemetery and New Home Church or locate the intersection at Brooks Junction.

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22. 1963 Map of Chaffee, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Chaffee

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southeast Missouri’s rail and river landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the complex drainage systems of the Bootheel fringe. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of three major railroads and locate sites like Union Park Cem, Lake Twa-ap-pi-ty, and Hindman.

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25. 1963 Map of Sikeston South, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Sikeston South

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Bootheel was undergoing significant growth in the 1960s as Sikeston expanded across the high ground of Sikeston Ridge. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Little Vine Ch, Matthews Sch, and the St Louis - San Francisco rail corridor.

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28. 1963 Map of Morley, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Morley

    1964 Print · USGS

    Covers Scott County, including Morley, Benton, and other nearby areas

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31. 1963 Map of Bell City, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Bell City

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southeast Missouri’s bottomlands and rail corridors are captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by drainage and topography. Researchers can trace the St Louis Southwestern railroad through Bell City or locate rural sites like Troth Cem and Bird Hill.

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34. 1963 Map of Morley, 1968 Print

    

    1963 Morley

    1968 Print · USGS

    Scott County in the early 1960s was a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and significant drainage works like the Headwater Diversion Channel. Researchers can trace rural family roots at Guardian Angel Ch or locate mid-century landmarks like the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport and Marquette Lakes.

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37. 1963 Map of Sikeston, 1968 Print

    

    1963 Sikeston

    1968 Print · USGS

    Sikeston and the surrounding Missouri lowlands are captured here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape shaped by drainage engineering and railroads. Researchers can trace family sites at Silent Hill Cem, find the Pharris Ridge Sch, or locate the old Drive-in Theater.

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40. 1964 Map of Paducah

    

    1964 Paducah

    1964 Print · USGS

    The river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.

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43. 1966 Map of Thebes, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Thebes

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River forms a busy industrial and transit corridor between Missouri and Illinois in the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Hobbs Cem and Grays Point Cem while rail fans follow the Missouri Pacific Railroad through Thebes.

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46. 1967 Map of Thebes SW, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Thebes SW

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Missouri-Illinois borderlands are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the intricate river geography of the Mississippi River. Researchers can trace old riverfront landings and rural community sites like Price Landing, Unity Ch, and Pollard Cem.

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49. 1967 Map of Cache, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Cache

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Illinois-Missouri borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by river engineering and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Bumgard Cem or locate the old Indian Mound near Willard.

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52. 1969 Map of Bertrand, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Bertrand

    1971 Print · USGS

    The border of Scott and Mississippi Counties in the late 1960s reveals a landscape of engineered drainage and rail-side towns. Genealogists can locate Maynard Cem and Oak Grove Cemetery near the tracks of the Missouri Pacific.

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55. 1969 Map of Charleston, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Charleston

    1971 Print · USGS

    Mississippi River bottomlands in the late sixties reveal a landscape defined by levee systems and rail-dependent towns. Genealogists can trace family names at the Texas Bend Cem or Lee Cem, and locate former neighborhood anchors like St Henrys Sch.

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