1961 Map of Knob Noster NW

About this map

The rolling agricultural borderlands of Lafayette and Johnson Counties are captured here during the early 1960s, defined by a sparse network of country roads and rural settlements. Small communities like Ernestville, Mount Olive, and Flagstaff anchor the landscape, while the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the northern section, following the subtle drainage of Davis. This area is characterized by several long-established rural institutions, including the Zion Hill Ch and Oak Grove Ch, as well as the New Hope Cem and Foster Cem, which provide significant anchor points for local genealogical research.