1958 Map of Belgrade

About this map

Belgrade and Caledonia serve as the primary hubs of this Ozark landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the Big River and its numerous tributaries. In the late 1950s, the area retained a strong rural identity, evidenced by several small family cemeteries such as Jane Bryan Cem and Davis Cem, alongside community landmarks like Pleasant Grove Ch. The rugged terrain of the Mark Twain National Forest dominates the western portion, while agricultural land and local education centers like Belgrade Sch and Valley High Sch anchor the valleys. An interesting point of industrial history is found in the scattered Mines north of Flat Creek, signaling the mineral extraction that has historically shaped this part of Washington County. The presence of Spring Glen Lake near the eastern border provides a contrast to the natural drainages of Goose Creek and Kitchell Branch.