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1945 Map of Hermann

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Hermann
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Hermann serves as the focal point of this mid-1940s landscape, situated where the Missouri Pacific railroad traces the south bank of the Missouri River. The area shows a high density of rural social infrastructure, with family and parish landmarks like St Johns Cem and St Josephs Ch serving the surrounding agricultural communities. To the north across the river, the village of McKittrick lies near the mouth of the Loutre River, while to the east, settlements like Berger and Bernheimer are linked by the rail line.

The topographic detail reveals a dissected plateau south of the river, characterized by numerous creek valleys and ridge-top schools such as Peace Hill Sch and Richwood Sch. Small inland hamlets like Stony Hill, Swiss, and Dissen highlight a settlement pattern built around small-scale farming and local parishes. The presence of numerous specialized schools, including Unanimous Sch and Excelsior Sch, indicates a decentralized educational system typical of the era before widespread district consolidation.