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1950 Map of Elkton

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Elkton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Elkton and the surrounding township of Tyler serve as the focal points for this mid-century topographic record, where the rural landscape is defined by a dense network of country schools and family-named cemeteries. The topography is shaped by the winding Pomme De Terre River and Weaubleau Creek, which cut through the Ozark plateau. To the west, the St Louis - San Francisco railroad corridor passes through Flemington, connecting the local agricultural economy to broader regional markets.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of numerous community landmarks, such as Durnell Chapel and Mission Chapel, alongside a high concentration of educational sites including Shady Grove Sch, Prairie Valley Sch, and Rondo Sch. The transition between Hickory and Polk counties is clearly delineated, showing how these political boundaries intersect with natural features like Horn Hollow and Ashlock Creek.