1930 Map of Coldwater

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The St Francis River cuts through the heavy timber and rugged hills of the Saint Francois National Forest in this mid-century survey of Madison and Wayne counties. A way of life centered on the river and its many tributaries is evident in the numerous river crossings, including Wide Ford, Marsh Ford, and Shelton Ford, which provided vital links before the widespread construction of bridges. The map reveals a highly localized social landscape, where the community's rhythm was anchored by small schools and churches like King Sch, Ebenezer Ch, and Miller Chapel. At French Mills, the confluence of Marble Creek and the river suggests an early industrial focus, while the distribution of family cemeteries such as Revelle Cem offers critical data for genealogists tracing Ozark ancestry. Numerous peaks, from Black Mtn to Rock Pile Mtn, define the topography of this Missouri interior.