1950 Map of Columbia

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Educational institutions dominate the core of Columbia as the mid-century era begins, with the expansive University of Missouri campus, Stephens College, and Christian College shaping the city's identity. The urban grid is supported by the Wabash RR and landmarks like the Memorial Stadium and Rollins Field. Beyond the developed center, the landscape transitions into agricultural and resource-based uses, including the State Serum Plant and several outlying rural schools such as Bethel Sch and Grindstone Sch.