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1966 Map of Branch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor anchors the landscape of southern Franklin County in the mid-1960s, linking the communities of Branch and Ratcliff. This area is defined by a diverse economic base where traditional agriculture meets active energy extraction. Extensive Strip Mines and numerous Gas Wells are concentrated in the northern portion of the sheet near Peter Pender, illustrating the region's industrial footprint during this era. Educational and spiritual life are represented by landmarks such as County Line High Sch and St Anthonys Ch.

Family history is well-preserved through a high density of burial grounds, including the Hunter Cem, Boydston Cem, and Moffett Cem. The terrain transitions from the levels of Prairie in the southwest toward the more varied elevations of Metcalf Hill and Bee Mountain. Hydrological features like Hurricane Creek and Sixmile Creek drain the countryside, interspersed with several numbered reservoirs such as Lake No 13 and Lake No 24.