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1959 Map of Eldon

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Eldon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The railroad hub of Eldon serves as the focal point of this 1950s survey, showing the town at a mid-century peak of regional importance. The Chicago Rock Island And Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through the northern landscape, while the southern portion of the quadrangle reveals a shift toward rugged topography and natural landmarks. Local landmarks like Stark Caverns and a Drive-in Theater south of town highlight the era's recreational economy alongside traditional rural mainstays like Mt Carmel Ch and Vernon Sch.

Smaller settlements such as Aurora Springs, West Aurora, and Mt Pleasant are clearly documented, providing a valuable record for genealogists tracking family ties to specific Miller County townships like Saline, Franklin, and Equality. The map also captures several rural burying grounds including Salem Cem, Eldon Cem, and Vaughn Cem, preserved here amid the drainage basins of Blythes Creek and the Little Gravois Creek.