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1953 Map of Clifton City

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Clifton City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Clifton City sits at the southern bend of the Lamine River, serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural townships of Heaths Creek and Otterville. This landscape is defined by the sinuous path of the river and its many tributaries, including Muddy Creek, Shaver Creek, and Pipkin Branch. The era's transportation network is anchored by the Kansas Missouri Texas railroad line, which parallels the river as it cuts through the border between Pettis and Cooper counties.

Local history is deeply etched into the countryside through numerous small cemeteries and rural landmarks. Genealogists may find interest in the distributed locations of Sowers Cem, Lee Cem, and Irving Cem, which are scattered among the ridges. The community's social structure is further evidenced by several country churches and institutions, such as Scott Sch near Marlin, and Mt Moriah Ch overlooking the river valley to the east.