1973 Map of Hutchison

About this map

The rolling agricultural landscape of northern Audrain County is defined by the convergence of several waterways into the Salt River. This 1970s landscape shows a transition from the southern Prairie terrain to the more dissected drainage basins of West Lick Creek, Middle Lick Creek, and East Lick Creek. Small rural communities and landmarks anchor the region, including the settlement of Hutchison and the junction at Bassinger Corner. Genealogy and local history researchers will find important community nodes such as Prairie View Ch and nearby Corinth Cem. The map also captures the political geography of the era, where the borders of Monroe, Ralls, and Audrain counties meet amidst a network of secondary roads and bridge crossings.