1966 Map of Gerald

About this map

The town of Gerald anchors this mid-century topographic portrait of eastern Missouri, serving as a key waypoint along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Boeuf Creek and its many tributaries, including Barren Fork Boeuf Creek and Pin Oak Creek, which carve through the townships of Lyon, Canaan, and Boone. Small rural communities like Beemont and Port Hudson dot the outskirts, connected by a network of unimproved roads and field lines.