1950 Map of Columbia

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The University of Missouri campus anchors this mid-century view of the region, showing the academic core and Memorial Stadium before the major expansions of the later 20th century. Adjacent to the university, Christian College and Stephens College establish the town's character as an educational center. Beyond the city grid, the landscape transitions into a network of small rural institutions and resource extraction sites, including numerous schools like Keene Sch and Grindstone Sch, along with several Inactive Mine locations and Brick Kilns to the east. The Wabash RR and Fulton Road serve as primary transportation arteries, while the southern reaches remain largely agricultural, defined by the winding paths of Hinkson Creek and Grindstone Creek and dotted with local landmarks such as Sugar Grove Ch and the Home for the Aged.