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1969 Map of Billings

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Billings
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Billings serves as the central hub of this Missouri landscape, where the St Louis - San Francisco railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain. The map captures the agricultural and community fabric of the late 1960s, defined by a high density of rural cemeteries and small chapels such as Blades Chapel and Curtis Chapel that speak to the area's deep-rooted settlement history. To the southwest, the Missouri Pacific rail line passes through Logan and near the edge of Marionville, illustrating the vital role of rail transport in connecting these prairie communities.

The topography transitions from the open expanses of Buck Prairie to the dissected drainages of Pond Creek and Pickeral Creek. Notable landmarks for local researchers include several well-placed burial grounds like Laney Cem and Rose Hill Cem, alongside the recreational grounds of Camp Lenape near Terrell Spring. These features, documented under the direction of State Geologist William C. Hayes, provide a clear record of land use and property boundaries at the intersection of Greene, Lawrence, and Christian counties.