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1962 Map of Jerico Springs

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Jerico Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Jerico Springs serves as the primary hub in this early 1960s landscape, situated at the intersection of Cedar, Barton, and Dade Counties. The region is defined by a series of north-flowing waterways, including Horse Creek, Bear Creek, and White Oak Branch, which carve through the terrain. The community structure of the era is evident through numerous rural institutions, such as Sylvania Sch and Harmony Ch, alongside localized burial grounds like Anna-Edna Cem and German Cem.

Industry and topography are closely linked here, as the map records active Strip Mines and several smaller Mine sites primarily located near Pyle Branch. These features suggest a mid-century reliance on coal or mineral extraction that shaped the local economy alongside traditional farming. The network of unimproved roads and sectional boundaries reveals a quiet, agrarian character typical of southwestern Missouri before the onset of more modern development.