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1926 Map of Maitland

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Maitland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

Maitland and Mound City anchor this rural landscape in Holt County during the mid-1920s, a period defined by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and country churches. The Nodaway River meanders along the eastern edge, forming a natural boundary near Graham, while the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad cuts through the western terrain to serve the local agricultural economy.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of named rural institutions, reflecting a highly localized social structure before school consolidation. From Rising Sun School and Shiloh School to Eureka School, these landmarks—along with spiritual centers like Bethel Church and Nichols Grove Church—provide precise coordinates for early 20th-century family history. The topography also notes the early development of State Highway No. 1 and State Highway No. 4, tracing the transition from rail-dependent commerce to the budding automotive era.