1961 Map of Bassville

About this map

Fellows Lake dominates the central landscape of this 1961 revision, created by the impoundment of the Little Sac River. The map illustrates a pivotal era for northeastern Greene County, where traditional rural life—represented by the numerous country churches like Peace Chapel and Liberty Ch—begins to meet the infrastructure of a growing region. The southern edge is defined by the St Louis San Francisco railroad corridor, which skirts the community of Strafford. Local genealogy is well-preserved through detailed locations for Salem Cem and the Dishman Cem, while landmarks such as the Valley Water Mills and Fair Grove Mound provide clear topographical and cultural anchors. The transition from the rugged woods near Healee Spring to the organized township boundaries of Franklin and Jackson reveals a landscape defined by its water sources, including the Pomme de Terre River and South Dry Sac Creek.