1937 Map of Iberia

About this map

Iberia serves as the focal point for this 1930s survey of the Missouri Ozarks, situated amidst a landscape defined by the deep winding valleys of Tavern Creek and the Osage River. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure typical of the early twentieth century, including a high concentration of country school districts such as Spearman Sch, Oak Hill Sch, and Mountain View Sch. Communities like Ulman and St Anthony appear as established hubs, while the rural interior is dotted with family-named landmarks and local centers of worship like Mt Zion Ch and Clover Chapel. The terrain's complexity is illustrated by the Numerous hollows and branches, including Shoestring Hollow and Blue Spring Branch, which dictated the early road patterns and settlement locations long before modern development altered the region's character.