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1950 Map of Coloma

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Coloma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Stokes Mound and several other prominent elevations rise above the rural landscapes of northern Carroll County on this survey, reflecting a region defined by high ridges and deep drainages. Small community life is anchored by locations such as Coloma and Mandeville, while the educational and spiritual needs of the era are visible through rural landmarks like Franklin Sch, Stagner Sch, and the New Salem Ch. The topography is particularly distinctive around the Tater Hill formations, including Long Tater Hill and Round Tater Hill, which overlook Tater Hill Creek.

Transportation and infrastructure are recorded through the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line crossing the southern portion of the quadrangle. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of family and community resting places, including Hill Cem and Braden Cem. The transition from mid-century farming to late-1970s updates is captured here, showing the persistence of these small Missouri settlements across decades of change.