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1948 Map of Eugene

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Eugene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The Osage River and Moreau River systems dominate this mid-century landscape of Central Missouri, where the Chicago and Pacific railroad line stitches together rural settlements like Eugene and Etterville. This 1948 survey captures a transition point in the region's development, documenting a dense network of country schools such as Ambrose Sch, Oak Grove Sch, and Miller Sch that served the farming communities of Cole and Miller counties.

Detailed topographical work by the Geological Survey and state geologist Wallace B. Howe reveals the complex drainage of Tavern Creek and Bois Brule Creek. Local history and genealogy are anchored by family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Enloe Cem and Campbell Cem. Notable natural features like Bat Cave and Klugs Cave appear alongside signs of local industry, such as a Quarry located near the tracks, illustrating the era's reliance on both the river and the rail for commerce.