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1956 Map of Hartville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Hartville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Hartville serves as the focal point for this mid-century topographic study, situated where the Gasconade River and several tributary branches converge. The landscape is defined by the rural townships of Union, Boone, Elk Creek, and Brush Creek, which reveal a dense network of local landmarks essential for genealogical research. Numerous country schoolhouses, such as Rogers Sch, Luallin Sch, and the Kindrick Sch (Abandoned), are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the educational infrastructure of a decentralized farming community.

Community life centered around local congregations and burial grounds, including the Sunshine Ch, Mt Moriah Ch, and the Little Creek Cem. Smaller settlements like Loring, Boyer, and Odin are interconnected by winding roads that follow the contours of the Ozark drainage system, particularly along Little Creek and Indian Creek. The map provides a precise view of the rural Missouri interior before significant modern expansion, preserving the locations of family-named landmarks and the original footprints of local institutions.