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1955 Map of Cord

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Cord
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Black River meanders through the heart of this mid-century landscape, defining the boundary between Independence and Jackson counties. The river’s complex hydrologic history is visible in a network of oxbows and backwaters, including Horseshoe Lake, Goose Lake, and the expansive Lower Old River. The surrounding bottomlands are heavily marked by sloughs such as Milligan Slough and Bee Tree Slough, illustrating a terrain shaped by seasonal flooding and shifting watercourses.

Small agricultural communities and rural social centers dot the higher ground. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Williams Ch and its associated Williams Cem, alongside other local meeting points such as Stone Ch and Happy Cem. The settlement at Cord sits at the intersection of local roads, serving as a primary hub for the Black River bottoms. This survey provides a precise record of the road network and property divisions before late-20th-century consolidation changed the rural character of the region.