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1956 Map of Duncan

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Duncan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Duncan serves as a central hub for this rural Missouri landscape, situated near the intersection of Webster Co and Wright Co. The 1956 field survey reveals a high density of community centers, notably a series of rural schools such as Washington Sch and Fairview Sch that likely anchored local farming neighborhoods. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several drainages, including Cantrell Creek and the Woods Fk Gasconade R, which carve through the townships of Niangua and Gasconade.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community landmarks, from the Petet Cem in the north to Mt Zion Ch in the south. The prevalence of named schools like Sunrise Sch and Mt Dale Sch suggests a well-distributed population before the widespread consolidation of Missouri school districts. The map also traces the winding course of Hyde Creek and Bowman Creek, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply influenced by the area's many small watercourses.