1962 Map of Elm

About this map

The small settlement of Elm sits at the northern end of this mid-century Missouri landscape, where the agricultural plains meet the meandering path of the South Fork Blackwater River. The terrain is defined by the prominent Devil Ridge and a network of rural roads connecting isolated farmsteads and religious centers. Notable spiritual and community sites include Forest Grove Ch, Wesley Chapel, and the Seventh-Day Adventist Ch. Near the southern border, the Missouri Pacific RR cuts across the landscape, marking the vital transit corridor of the era. The area is dotted with several family and community burial grounds such as Underwood Cem and Basin Knob Cem, providing significant touchpoints for genealogical research in this part of Johnson and Jackson Counties.