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1952 Map of Clarksburg

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Clarksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor anchors this mid-century survey of Moniteau County, passing directly through the community of Clarksburg. This era represents a significant transition in the rural landscape, marked by a high concentration of schools listed as abandoned, such as Keener Sch, Gill Sch, Cross Lane Sch, and Prairie Home Sch. These closures reflect the consolidation of rural Missouri's education system during the post-war years, as smaller schoolhouses gave way to larger district facilities.

The terrain is defined by the winding course of Moniteau Creek and its many tributaries, including Hadley Branch and Kelley Branch. Regional heritage is well-preserved through numerous local landmarks, from the Sappington and Renshaw cemeteries to several country churches like New Zion Ch and Mt Pleasant Ch. To the southeast, the Pilot Grove area sits near the confluence of North Moreau Creek and Dry Fork, illustrating the water-driven geography of the central Missouri countryside.