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1958 Map of Hammond

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Hammond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Hammond serves as the central hub for this portion of Bourbon County, situated along the tracks of the St Louis San Francisco railroad. The surrounding landscape is defined by the rural development patterns of the mid-20th century, where small community schools and cemeteries mark the intersections of section lines. Family history is anchored in sites like West Liberty Sch and Maple Grove Sch, alongside several burial grounds including Glendale Cem.

The drainage of the region is dominated by the Little Osage River in the northeast corner, fed by smaller tributaries such as Wolverine Creek and Shiloh Creek. While much of the land remains agricultural, the presence of a Strip Mine and scattered Quarries indicates the industrial extraction occurring at the time of the 1957 aerial photography. This survey provides a clear view of the transition between the townships of Osage, Freedom, and Scott.