1962 Map of Bronaugh

About this map

Bronaugh sits at the heart of this early 1960s landscape, serving as a hub for the Missouri Pacific railroad line that cuts through the southwestern Missouri plains. The map illustrates a region defined by its watercourses and small rural congregations, featuring landmarks such as Worsley Ch to the west and Fairview Ch overlooking the meandering Little Dry Wood Creek in the northeast. The presence of a Strip Mine in the northwest corner near Harrison indicates the localized coal extraction efforts of the era, while the southern border tracks the transition from Vernon Co into Barton Co. Beyond the town center, the terrain is shaped by numerous smaller streams like Prairie Flower Branch and Pleasant Run Creek, supporting a dispersed agricultural settlement pattern tied to the Barton City and Leroy townships.