1953 Map of College Mound

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College Mound stands as the primary settlement in this corner of Missouri, situated just north of the border between Macon and Randolph counties. This landscape is a patchwork of agricultural land and heavy industrial activity, most notably marked by the extensive Strip Mine operations and associated Tailings Pond that dominate the central and eastern sections. To the west, the Thomas Hill Reservoir has reshaped the valley of Brush Creek, providing a significant water feature that contrasts with the traditional rural grid of the mid-20th century. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by long-standing community landmarks such as Union Chapel, Eldad Ch, and Darksville, along with family-named burial sites like Barnhart Cem and Hickory Grove Cem. The presence of Holiday Lake and the Narrows along the Little Chariton River further defines the area's transition from coal extraction to managed water resources.