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1951 Map of Houston

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Houston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Big Piney River carves a winding path through this mid-century landscape, framing the settlement of Houston. This era reveals a community deeply connected to its rural topography, where the plateau is dotted with numerous small schools and churches that served as local anchors. Family history and local heritage are well-documented through sites like Duke Cem, Foard Cem, and the Cleveland Sch.

Beyond the town center, the terrain is defined by deep hollows such as Mineral Springs Hollow and Cathcart Hollow, while the river features distinctive landmarks like Blankenship Cave and McKinney Eddy. The presence of several Quarries and the County Farm indicates the local industries and social infrastructure of the time. This 1951 field check provides a detailed view of the road networks and rural property distributions before modern development altered the Missouri Ozarks region.