1939 Map of Filley

About this map

Filley serves as a central point in this rural landscape of southwestern Missouri, surveyed just before the 1940s. The area is defined by a dense network of country schools and churches that anchored these farming communities, including Cherry Valley Sch, Gordon Sch, and Concord Ch. The terrain is deeply carved by the winding course of Cedar Creek and its many tributaries, such as Little Alder Creek and Cherry Creek. A significant concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Vandenburg Cem and Pleasant Ridge Cem, provides a detailed record of local genealogy. The presence of Ivy Bridge over the river and landmarks like Smith Bluff highlight the physical challenges and essential crossings that shaped travel through Cedar County during this era.