1953 Map of Bynumville

About this map

Bynumville and the agricultural lands of northern Chariton County are captured here during a period of significant river management. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chariton River, where an Old Channel sits beside engineered levee systems and prominent spoil banks, reflecting mid-century efforts to control the floodplain. Small rural hubs like Hamden and Musselfork anchor the local community, which is further documented through numerous country churches such as Mt Zion Ch and Kelly Ch.