1954 Map of Cedar Hill

About this map

Big River winds through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a network of small mid-century communities and rural landmarks across the Jefferson and Franklin County line. This survey, updated with 1970s revisions, illustrates the established settlement patterns of Morse Mill and Cedar Hill, where the river's path dictates the local infrastructure. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Grubville Sch, St Martins Ch, and Bethlehem Ch, alongside distinctive properties like the 101 Ranch. The map captures the development of water resources, from the natural course of Calvey Creek and Dutch Creek to the creation of Cedar Hill Lakes and Lake Adelle. These features collectively reveal the evolution of a Missouri river valley from traditional mill-site settlements like Morse Mill toward a more modern, recreation-influenced topography.