1939 Map of Filley

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The small settlements of Filley and Cedar Springs anchor this 1939 survey of Cedar County, Missouri. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Cedar Creek, Alder Creek, and Horse Creek, which separate the undulating hills of the region. This era shows a densely populated rural landscape where nearly every section supports its own schoolhouse or house of worship. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and local burial grounds, such as Vandenburg Cem, Malcoln Cem, and Eslinger Cem. The presence of numerous educational facilities like Wright Sch and Johnson Sch, alongside community hubs like Hazel Dell Ch, illustrates the decentralized social structure of the Missouri Ozarks before the mid-century trend toward school consolidation and rural depopulation changed the character of these townships.