1966 Map of Brashear

About this map

The North Fork Salt River and its numerous tributaries, including Lost Creek and Floyd Creek, dominate the landscape of eastern Adair County in the mid-1960s. The settlement of Brashear anchors the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, situated along the tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. This rail line cuts a straight path across the southern half of the sheet, providing a vital link for the rural communities of Bullion and Clay. The map reveals a deeply established social fabric through its network of country institutions, such as East Center Ch, Hazel Green Ch, and Sabbath Home Ch. The presence of the East Center Sch alongside its namesake church suggests a long-standing community center in the township of Clay, where the terrain transitions from agricultural uplands to the wooded draws of the Salt River forks.