1953 Map of Bunceton

About this map

Bunceton stands as the primary hub in this mid-century survey of central Cooper County, Missouri. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Petite Saline Cr and the prominent Clark Fork valley, where agricultural life is punctuated by smaller hamlets like Speed and Bellair. The transition of rural education is visible here, with both the Lone Elm Sch and sites of former community schools such as the Independence Sch (Abandoned) and Bethlehem Sch (Abandoned) documented. Local genealogy is well-served by the inclusion of several burial sites, including the Masonic Cem, Concord Cem, and Briscoe Cem. The terrain also reflects industrial activity of the period, notably a Quarry located north of Bellair and the various branches like Stephens Branch that drain the central townships of Palestine and Kelly.