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1959 Map of Higdon, 1960 Print
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1959 Map of Higdon

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Hahns Mill and the crossing at Patton Junction serve as central nodes in this rural Missouri landscape where the Castor River and Whitewater River systems converge. The map documents a period of transition, with forest watchtowers like the Whitewater Lookout Tower and Higdon Lookout Tower standing over a patchwork of small-scale agriculture and timber. The presence of the Missouri Pacific railroad near Cornwall and the remote Radio Range Station highlights the era's evolving transportation and communication infrastructure. Local life is anchored by family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Silver Point Ch and various schoolhouses such as Unity Sch and Layton Sch. The numerous small cemeteries, such as Underwood Cem and Peterman Cem, reflect the generational ties of the families residing in the hollows and along the many creek branches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain