1974 Map of Crane

About this map

The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor anchors this mid-1970s study of the Crane area, where the tracks follow the winding valley of Crane Creek. The terrain is defined by a complex network of hollows, including McCullah Hollow and Hilton Hollow, which drain into the larger creek systems. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding local burial sites and places of worship, marking the Masonic Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Hood Cem, alongside rural congregations like Pierson Ch and Shiloh Ch. The landscape reveals a transition from the structured street grid of Crane and its City Park to the dispersed settlements at Browns Spring and Hurley. Notable landmarks such as Rickman Spring and an Old RR Grade suggest the historical importance of water resources and previous rail infrastructure in shaping this part of Stone County.