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1954 Map of Hancock

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Gasconade River winds through the heart of Pulaski County in this mid-century survey, defining a landscape marked by steep hollows and family-named landmarks. The settlement of Hancock serves as a focal point along the St Louis San Francisco railroad line, which cuts across the northern terrain. This area is dense with genealogical history, featuring numerous burial grounds such as Decker Cemetery, Mitchell Cemetery, and Vaughn Cemetery.

Industry and community life are grounded along the riverbanks and creeks, where Wheelers Mill and Riddle Bridge once facilitated local trade and travel. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through rural sites like the Needmore School and Sweet Home Church. The map also captures the transition of transportation, noting an Old Railroad Grade and the presence of utility corridors like the Pipeline running through the township divisions of Tavern Union and Cullen.