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1938 Map of Horton

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Horton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The confluence of the Little Osage River and the Marmaton River anchors this landscape in Vernon County, Missouri, just before the outbreak of World War II. The terrain is defined by its complex network of oxbow lakes and branches, including Stearns Lake, Cottonwood Lake, and Horseshoe Lake, which suggest a seasonal floodplain landscape that dictated the placement of early settlements. The village of Horton serves as a focal point along the Missouri Pacific tracks, while the surrounding rural landscape is dotted with essential community markers like Timber Hill School and the Ellis Cem.

A notable Concentration of infrastructure is visible in the southwestern quadrant, where the Wales Siding rail stop and East Washington School supported local agrarian families. The presence of the County Farm and multiple country churches, such as Berea Ch, indicates a well-established social fabric. To the east, the prominent rise of Blue Mound stands as a clear landmark above the river valleys, near the Mound Cem.