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1950 Map of Camden

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Camden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Missouri River defines this 1950s landscape, winding through a complex network of levees and bottomlands that separate Camden and Napoleon. This river corridor is a hub of mid-century infrastructure, where the Wabash, Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe, and Pacific railroads converge near the tri-county junction of Ray, Jackson, and Lafayette counties. The interplay between industry and agriculture is evident in the presence of Mine Dumps near Camden and the extensive levee systems protecting riverside communities like Levasy and Orrick.

Local life at mid-century is centered around rural landmarks, including several country schools such as White Sch, Lillard Sch, and Fitch Sch. Small religious and family sites like New Hope Ch, Friendship Ch, and Lewis Cem dot the bluffs overlooking the river plain. The map also captures several oxbow lakes and tributaries, including Big Lake, Ralph Lake, and Panther Creek, which reflect the historical shifts of the river channel before modern stabilization.