1958 Map of Houston

About this map

Houston serves as a vital rail and river hub along the Root River in this 1958 topographic study. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river valleys and the upland ridges, where small agricultural communities like Ridgeway and Witoka established themselves away from the floodplains. The map documents an extensive network of rural education and faith, featuring numerous country schools such as Vinegar Hill Sch and Howard Sch, alongside spiritual centers like the Immaculate Conception Ch.