1939 Map of Booneville

About this map

Booneville serves as the primary hub of this 1930s landscape, situated along the Chicago and Rock Island and Pacific railroad lines. The surrounding Logan County terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges including Backbone Mountain and Pisgah Mountain, which frame agricultural valleys such as Whiteoak Valley. A significant regional landmark is the State Sanatorium located south of the main town site, reflecting the era's specialized healthcare infrastructure. Smaller communities like Magazine, Chismville, and Sugar Grove are scattered throughout the region, each supported by local institutions such as Potts Sch, Mt Nebo Ch, and the Spring Hill Cem. The southern portion of the survey transitions into the Ozark National Forest, where the topography becomes increasingly complex around Huckleberry Mtn and the Petit Jean Creek drainage.