1940 Map of Hume

About this map

Hume sits at the heart of this landscape straddling the Missouri-Kansas border, captured at a time when rural education and community centers were densely distributed across the countryside. The presence of numerous district schools, such as Mt Rose Sch and Brush College Sch, alongside Union Chapel and Centerview Ch, indicates a robust network of small-scale agricultural neighborhoods. The Kansas City Southern railroad serves as the primary artery for the town, connecting it to the larger region. To the south, the smaller settlement of Amos rests near Pecan Creek, while the land is defined by a series of drainages including Duncan Creek and Pryor Creek. Local topography is highlighted by Rocky Mound, providing a clear point of orientation in an area otherwise dominated by the intersecting county lines of Bates, Vernon, Linn, and Bourbon.