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1960 Map of Goss

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Goss
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Goss sits near the southern edge of this Monroe County landscape, anchored by the Wabash railroad line that cuts through the townships of Jackson and Jefferson. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Salt River, which creates a distinctive landform known as The Narrows as it meanders through the central hills. This 1960 era survey captures a rural environment where education and community life were decentralized, evidenced by local landmarks like Marr Sch and Clinton Sch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in the numerous small burial grounds scattered across the countryside, including Crutcher Cem, Mount Joy Cem, and Lashley Cem. Industrial activity is marked by a Claypit near Otter Creek, suggesting the local extraction of natural resources. Tributaries like Crooked Creek and Deer Creek carve through the wooded slopes, illustrating the traditional drainage patterns of the Missouri interior before modern development altered the rural character.