1904 Map of Eldon
USGS Topo · Published 1904About this map
The rail-driven growth of Miller and Morgan counties is evident on this 1904 survey, anchored by the Eldon junction. The St. Louis Kansas City and Colorado railroad cuts a diagonal path across the landscape, connecting settlements like Barnett Sta. and Olean to the broader regional economy. While much of the terrain is defined by the drainage of Burris Fork and the South Fork Moreau Creek, a localized mining industry is visible through the presence of the Simpson Coalmine and Stover Coalmine. Near the southern hills, the proximity of Aurora Springs and West Aurora highlights early thermal spring development. This record captures the transition from isolated agricultural hamlets like Highpoint and Pleasantmount to a more connected network of rail stops and small-scale coal operations at the turn of the century.
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