1966 Map of Jackson

About this map

Jackson serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, showing its street grid and development just west of Interstate 55. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the southern part of town, passing the local High Sch and Jr High Sch. The surrounding landscape is defined by the drainages of Byrd Creek, Hubble Creek, and Whitewater Creek, which carve through the townships of Apple Creek, Shawnee, and Whitewater. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Clippard Cem, Byrd Cem, and Russell Cem, are scattered across the rural acreage between the settlements of Fruitland and Pocahontas. Local social centers like St Johns Ch and the Drive-in Theater near the highway reflect the mid-century character of the region. This document preserves the locations of established landmarks including the Courthouse and several rural schools like the R-2 School, illustrating the infrastructure of Cape Girardeau County before modern expansion.