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1963 Map of Bell City

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bell City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

St Louis Southwestern rail lines anchor the landscape of this 1963 survey, connecting small Missouri agricultural communities like Bell City, Perkins, and Ardeola. The topography is defined by distinct elevations such as Bird Hill, Cow Hill, and Lost Hill that rise sharply above the surrounding lowlands. These lowlands are drained by a complex network of waterways, including the Whitewater River, Ash Slough, and Bill Bayou, with a prominent Levee system protecting the Jenkins Basin.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, from family-named cemeteries like Troth Cem and Thomas Cem to local spiritual centers like New Hope Ch and Pleasant Hill Ch. The map also captures the industrial and logistical footprint of the early 1960s, noting a Gravel Pit near Tillman and a rural Landing Strip north of Messler, illustrating a time when local aviation and rail transport coexisted within this corner of Stoddard and Scott counties.