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1950 Map of Canton

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Culver-Stockton College anchors the riverfront town of Canton in this mid-century survey, illustrating the critical intersection of education, industry, and river transport in Lewis County. The Mississippi River dominates the eastern edge, its channel defined by numerous islands like Tully Island and Huff Island, while the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks parallel the bank to facilitate regional trade.

Further inland, the landscape reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, including the Augusta Sch, Hardin Sch, and Hazel Grove Sch. The topography is shaped by the winding path of the Wyaconda River and the small Canton Ferry crossing, which provided vital transit before modern bridge expansions. Local heritage is preserved through landmarks such as Mt Moriah Ch, Shiloh Ch, and the Forest Grove Cem, reflecting the social and religious centers of these Missouri river communities.