1940s Maps of Shannon County, Missouri

1. 1944 Map of Van Buren, 1960 Print

   

   1944 Van Buren

   1960 Print · USGS

   The Ozark hill country of Carter and Shannon counties appears here in the mid-1940s. Researchers can trace the St Louis San Francisco rail line or locate rural sites like Pleasant Site Cem, Chicopee, and the Bristoll Sch.

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4. 1944 Map of Birch Tree, 1962 Print

   

   1944 Birch Tree

   1962 Print · USGS

   Shannon and Oregon Counties are shown in the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by the winding Eleven Point River and isolated Ozark settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Oak Forest Cem, Fair Grove Sch, and New Liberty.

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7. 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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10. 1945 Map of Montier, 1960 Print

    

    1945 Montier

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks during the mid-1940s are documented here, showing a landscape of small settlements and river valleys just as the post-war era began. Local historians can trace dozens of country schools and churches, from Gravel Ridge Sch to the Hilltop Mission and the remote Sherwood Reese Ranch.

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13. 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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16. 1946 Map of Summersville

    

    1946 Summersville

    1946 Print · USGS

    The Ozark plateau near the Texas and Shannon county lines appears in the late 1940s as a landscape of remote hollows and high ridges. Local historians can trace old community centers like Arroll or locate the numerous rural schoolhouses including Oak Ridge Sch and Welch Sch.

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19. 1946 Map of Van Buren

    

    1946 Van Buren

    1946 Print · USGS

    The Ozark foothills of Carter County are shown here in the 1940s, dominated by the winding Current River and the sprawling Clark National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace the footprints of rural communities at Wilderness, Bristol Church, and Rinnard School.

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22. 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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25. 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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28. 1948 Map of Montier

    

    1948 Montier

    1948 Print · USGS

    Post-war Howell, Shannon, and Oregon Counties come to life here, showing the ridge-and-hollow social network of the Missouri Ozarks. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Marble Hill Sch, Bennett Chapel, and the Brown Cem.

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31. 1948 Map of Birch Tree

    

    1948 Birch Tree

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Missouri Ozarks are documented here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of state forests and spring-fed rivers. Local historians can trace family locations near New Liberty, Oak Forest Cem, and numerous rural schoolhouses like Spring Creek Sch.

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34. 1948 Map of Summersville

    

    1948 Summersville

    1948 Print · USGS

    Summersville and the surrounding Ozark plateau are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small farms and karst geology. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Heelstring Sch, Riley Cem, and the river-side Rymer Ranch.

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37. 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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40. 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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43. 1949 Map of Cardareva, 1957 Print

    

    1949 Cardareva

    1957 Print · USGS

    The mid-century Ozark backcountry along the Current River is detailed here, showing a landscape of river-bend settlements and deep hollows. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous fords and one-room schoolhouses like Owls Bend School and Cardareva Ford.

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