1951 Map of Cabool NW

About this map

The Burlington Northern railway corridor defines the southern landscape of this Ozark borderland, connecting the communities of Mountain Grove and Cabool. In the mid-20th century, the rural districts were organized around a dense network of local schools and landmarks, such as Gravel Point Sch, Stubbs Sch, and the Noels Store settlement. The topography is shaped by the headwaters of the Piney River and its numerous tributaries, including Hamilton Creek and Beaver Creek. This 1951 survey reveals a landscape transitioning toward modern recreation and conservation, evidenced by Austin Community Lake and the Larson State Wildlife Management Area. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked Canada Cem and Stubbs Cem, alongside several country congregations like Greenwood Ch and Mt Zion Ch that anchored these upland farming townships.