1939 Map of Jefferson City

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The State Capitol and the riverfront of Jefferson City dominate the landscape in this late-1930s survey, illustrating the city's role as a political and institutional hub. The Missouri State Penitentiary occupies a significant tract along the Missouri River, while the State Prison Farm and Jefferson City Airport sit across the water in Callaway County. Educational and social institutions like the Lincoln Institute, St Marys Hospital, and numerous neighborhood schools such as West Sch and Park Sch indicate the city's established community structure. To the south, the terrain becomes more complex as the Moreau River carves the deep Moreau Bend, a contrast to the grid-heavy urban core. This area is dotted with rural landmarks including Zion Sch, East Union Sch, and family-named sites like Lamkin Cem and Shumate Cem.