1962 Map of Dudley

About this map

The town of Dudley anchors this Stoddard County landscape, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad line during the early 1960s. The region is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, including the Dudley Main Ditch and Cypress Lateral No 1, which reflect the area's historical transition from wetlands like the Glades Swamp into productive agricultural land. Genealogy researchers will find several well-documented burial sites such as Dudley Cem, Old Bethel Cem, and the Armstead-Dowdy Cem. Local landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and Roadside Park appear alongside smaller settlements like Aid and Redd. The terrain is bounded by the Castor River and Cane Creek, where local congregations met at Cane Creek Ch and Sadler Chapel.