1956 Map of Galena

About this map

The James River carves a winding path through the Ozark hills of Stone County, where the town of Galena serves as a focal point for this 1950s landscape. This survey captures a moment when the Missouri Pacific railroad was still a primary corridor through the steep hollows, such as Powder Mill Hollow and Sugar Tree Hollow. The settlement pattern is deeply tied to the terrain, with family legacy marked at Parsons Cem and Bass Cem, while community life centers around the Oto Ch and Christian Union Ch. At the southeast edge, Reeds Spring sits near the head of several hollows, illustrating the classic ridge-and-valley habitation of the region. The map also includes technical details of the era's hydrology, noting a Gaging Station on Crane Creek and the presence of Cave Spring, reflecting the area's complex karst topography.