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1946 Map of Gilman

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Gilman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Gilman serves as the central hub of this Missouri landscape, which was mapped between the world wars and finalized just after. This area is characterized by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses, illustrating the decentralized educational structure of rural Daviess and Harrison Counties during the early 20th century. Schools like Sherman Center Sch, Liberty Sch, and Red Sch are scattered across the townships, often serving as the primary landmarks for local farming families.

Transportation is defined by the Grand River and the meandering path of the Wabash railroad, which supported settlements like Jameson and Melbourne. The presence of an Old Railroad grade suggests shifting economic priorities as rail infrastructure evolved. Communities such as Blue Ridge and Bancroft are documented alongside numerous rural houses of worship, including Antioch Ch and Ashworth Chapel, providing a valuable record for genealogists tracing ancestral homesteads in Sherman, Adams, and Washington townships.