1953 Map of Lagonda

About this map

The Chariton River carves a complex path across this northern Missouri landscape, characterized by the winding remnants of the Old Channel that highlight the waterway's natural migration. Settlement is concentrated in small rural clusters like Lagonda and Kaseyville, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with foundational community institutions. A significant network of country schools, including Minefree Sch and Hammock Sch, alongside local landmarks like Oak Grove Ch, reflects the mid-century social fabric of Macon and Chariton Counties. In the southeast, the development of the Thomas Hill Reservoir signals the mid-to-late century transformation of the river valley. Genealogists will find particular value in the family-named burial sites such as Dodson Cem and Johnson Cem, which anchor the historical record of these townships.