1953 Map of Clifton Hill

About this map

The town of Clifton Hill serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated along the Wabash railroad line. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chariton River and its multiple branches, including the Middle Fork Chariton River and East Fork Chariton River. This period of Missouri history shows a rural education system in transition, as both the Washington Sch and Lee Sch are marked as abandoned, while the Vaughn Sch and Smith Sch remain active. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous family-named landmarks such as Richardson Cem, Finnell Cem, and Johnson Cem. The boundary between Chariton and Randolph Counties bisects the river bottomlands, illustrating how the meandering waterways historically shaped local political borders and agricultural property lines.