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1958 Map of La Grange West

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of La Grange West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Colorado River carves a dramatic, looping path through the heart of Fayette County, defining a landscape where agriculture and industry met in the late 1950s. Along the southern banks, the western reaches of La Grange transition from the town center toward rural communities like Plum and Prairie Valley. This era is characterized by active Strip Mines and gravel extractions concentrated near the river’s bends, particularly around Wendt.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks, from the St Jerome Sch and St James Ch to several family and community burial grounds such as Plum Grove Cem and Marian Cem. The transportation network is dominated by the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad line, which parallels the river and serves the various pits and settlements. On the high ground overlooking the valley, the Historical Monument at Monument Hill State Park stands as a focal point of local heritage.