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1924 Map of Hale

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Hale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Grand River meanders through this north-central Missouri landscape, defining the topography across the borders of Livingston, Linn, and Carroll counties. This 1921 survey, updated through 1949, reveals a dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, characterized by a schoolhouse nearly every few miles. Local genealogists can trace the locations of Progressive School, Fairland School, Leaton School, and Asper School, among many others that served the dispersed farming communities.

Rail transport is central to the area's development, with the Wabash RR and Burlington RR cutting through the river valley. The settlement at Avalon and the depot at Bedford Sta serve as primary anchors, while the eastern edge is defined by the Chariton River and several distinct wetlands like Big Lake and Hog Lake. Cultural landmarks such as Cameron Cemetery and Trinity Church provide essential touchstones for researchers of the region's family history.