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1939 Map of Doniphan

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Doniphan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Current River carves a winding path through the center of this landscape, serving as a primary corridor for both industry and recreation in the late 1930s. The regional hub of Doniphan is clearly established along its banks, connected by the Missouri Pacific railroad. The surrounding countryside reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, defined by an exceptional number of small school districts such as Bellview East Sch, Dizmang Sch, and Barkadaro Sch.

Social life in this era is anchored by local congregations at Ripley Chapel and New Home Ch, while the river's edge is dotted with sporting lodges and cabins like Sipes Club, Haws Club, and Skipper-Johnson Club. This detailed survey preserves the location of family landmarks and small hamlets like Poynor and Leibig near the Arkansas border, offering a clear view of the settlement patterns before modern consolidation altered the rural fabric of the Ozark foothills.