1979 Map of Gifford

About this map

The Chariton River valley and its surrounding timberlands define this 1970s landscape on the border of Adair and Macon Counties. The settlement of Gifford (South Gifford) sits at a crossing point south of the river’s Old Channel, while the village of Yarrow is positioned further north near the banks of Elm Creek. Significant land use patterns are visible, notably the extensive Strip Mines and a large Strip Mine north of Sugar Creek. The creation of Spring Lake and the preservation of the Sugar Creek State Forest highlight a transition toward recreational and conservation-based land management in the late 20th century. Local family history is well-represented through several rural burial grounds, including Canaday Cem and Indian Hill Cem, as well as several country churches like Mt Carmel Ch.