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1920 Map of Craig

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Craig
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Missouri River meanders define the complex boundary between Missouri and Nebraska, where the river's shifting course creates intricate oxbows and floodplain wetlands. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad acts as a primary artery for trade, connecting river towns like Craig and Bigelow to the wider region. The landscape is dotted with a dense network of country schools, such as Brush College School, Lonesome School, and Star School, reflecting the agrarian community's investment in local education during the early twentieth century.

Waterways like the Tarkio River and Squaw Creek carve through the fertile bottomlands, while settlements such as Rulo and Arago sit along the bluffs and banks. This survey captures a moment when rural life centered on small school districts and rail-side grain transport. The detailed topography, revised in the late 1940s from earlier surveys, highlights the persistent influence of the river on local township lines like Lincoln and Benton.