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1945 Map of Florida

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Florida
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Middle Fork Salt River, Elk Fork Salt River, and South Fork Salt River converge in this mid-century survey of the Missouri landscape. The village of Florida sits near the forks, surrounded by a dense network of rural infrastructure including the Walnut Grove Cem and several community hubs like the Cedar Grove Ch and New Hope Ch. The terrain is defined by its drainage, with numerous named tributaries such as Long Branch, Brush Creek, and Wildcat Creek carving through the prairie and timber.

Evidence of early 20th-century industry and education is scattered throughout the countryside, with Abandoned Mines located near the eastern boundary and a high density of country schoolhouses. Educational landmarks like Oak Ridge Sch, McGee Sch, and Dye Sch serve as important genealogical markers for the families residing between Paris and Santa Fe. The map details the transition between Monroe and Audrain counties, showing how early roads and small settlements like Strother and Molino established themselves along the ridges.