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1937 Map of Bland

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Bland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

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The Gasconade River winds through the northern portion of this Missouri landscape, framed by significant landmarks like Mt Sterling and Kings Lookout. The central terrain is defined by the drainages of Third Creek and Brushy Creek, where numerous small rural institutions served the agricultural community during the 1930s. Notable among these are the New Bethel Ch and a dense network of country schools, including Wildcat Sch and Success Sch.

Southern townships show a different development pattern dictated by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which connects the primary settlements of Belle, Bland, and Owensville. Genealogists will find a wealth of local detail, from the distinction between Old Bland and the newer rail-aligned town to family-named landmarks like Leach Cem and Valentine Ford. This era shows the transition of travel from river crossings to modern infrastructure like State Highway No 28 and the Chicago Highway.