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1950 Map of Darlington

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Darlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Middle Fork Grand River defines the landscape of central Gentry County, Missouri, where small rural communities were once linked by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Wabash RR. The village of Darlington serves as a central hub near Albany Junction, while smaller settlements like Gentryville and Ford City mark the surrounding township sections. This mid-century survey reveals a highly developed local education and social network, evidenced by an exceptional density of country schools and churches.

Local family history is preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, such as the Shepherd Cem and Roper Cem. Notable public infrastructure includes the County Home and the Sewage Disposal facility near the northern river fork. The map also traces essential river crossings like Osborne Bridge and Crawford Bridge, illustrating the vital connection between these agricultural townships and the waterways of Wildcat Creek and Thompson River.