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1974 Map of Aurora

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Aurora serves as the primary urban hub on this 1970s landscape, positioned along the ST Louis-San Francisco railroad line. The town's grid is dense with civic and educational landmarks, including the City Hall, High Sch, and several neighborhood institutions like Lowell Sch and Robinson Sch. Just to the east, Marionville anchors the edge of Buck Prairie, while smaller settlements such as Osa and Revisville dot the rural landscape to the south. The terrain here transitions into the northern reaches of the O Z A R K plateau, characterized by winding watercourses like Crane Creek and Honey Creek.

Rural life is marked by numerous country churches and cemeteries, providing significant genealogical value. Sites like Talmage Community Ch and Union Grove Ch are scattered among the ridges of Sage Hill, while family-named features like Wise Spring and Hickory Hollow define the drainage patterns. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Aurora Municipal Airport and the local Drive-in Theater, reflecting mid-century growth and the reliance on local transportation networks.