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1949 Map of Elkton

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Elkton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The St. Louis San Francisco railroad corridor anchors the western edge of this mid-century Missouri landscape, passing through Flemington as it follows the drainage of Rute Creek. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Weaubleau Creek and the Pomme De Terre River, which carve through the townships of Tyler, Flemington, and Jefferson. Small-scale agrarian life is evidenced by the dense distribution of rural schoolhouses and country churches, such as Durnell Chapel and Mission Chapel.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including McCracken Cem, Tillery Cem, and Cook Cem. The map reveals a highly localized social geography, where communities like Elkton and Rondo are supported by institutions such as Elkton Sch, Union Sch, and Prairie Valley Sch. The presence of many named hollows and branches, such as Cave Spring Hollow and Horn Hollow, provides a specific view of the drainage patterns before significant modern development altered the local hydrology.