1951 Map of Bosworth

About this map

The settlement of Bosworth serves as the central hub of this mid-century Missouri landscape, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain. This topography is defined by the winding course of the Grand River to the east and the intricate drainage systems of Little Hurricane Creek and Big Creek. The map documents a rural society organized around small community anchors, such as Rockford Ch and several burial grounds, including Union Cem and Wharton Cem. A network of levees along the river and its tributaries indicates a significant investment in managing the bottomlands for agricultural use. While the higher ground is marked by ridges like Triplett and Rockford, the lower elevations feature distinctive water formations like Potter Slough and various branches including Snow Branch and Lick Branch.