1952 Map of Lewisville

About this map

Lewisville serves as the focal point of this Lafayette County landscape, where the St Louis Southwestern railroad connects the seat to Stamps and Tatum. The map documents a rural economy transitioning from agriculture to industrial resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Oil Wells and Gravel Pits scattered near the rail lines. To the south, the terrain becomes more defined by the drainage systems of Bodcau Creek and Steel Creek, which flow through the prominent rise of Marsh Hill. This area is dotted with small rural hubs such as Mars Hill, featuring the Mars Hill Cem and Bethel Ch, alongside older community centers like Kress City. The presence of Harrison Airfield north of Lewisville reflects mid-century infrastructure growth alongside traditional timber and water-bound features like Battle Creek and Field Bayou.