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1956 Map of Galena

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Galena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The James River snakes through the heart of the Ozark hills in this mid-century survey, defining the rugged landscape of Stone County. The town of Galena serves as the focal point, situated at a sharp bend in the river where the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks hug the western bank. This era shows a network of hollows and ridges named for local families and landmarks, such as Canady Hill Hollow, Compton Hollow, and Otto Ridge.

Rural life is anchored by community landmarks including Oto Ch and Christian Union Ch, along with the Parsons Cem to the north. Smaller infrastructure like the Gaging Station on the river and Bass Dam on Crane Creek illustrate the managed waterways of the period. To the southeast, the settlement of Reeds Spring begins to emerge, connected to the wider region by the rail line as it cuts through the township of Ruth.