1951 Map of Cedargrove

About this map

Montauk State Park and the headwaters of the Current River dominate this Ozark landscape, reflecting a mid-century balance between conservation and rural Missouri life. The map reveals an intricate network of hollows—such as Pigeon Creek, Ashley Creek, and Gladden Creek—that dictated the placement of small community centers like Cedargrove, Jadwin, and Hartshorn. The high density of educational and spiritual landmarks, including South Cross Roads School and Center Valley Church, underscores the dispersed yet connected nature of these settlements before the era of school consolidation.