1962 Map of Marshall West

About this map

The western periphery of Marshall and the surrounding Harrison County countryside are defined by a network of rural schools, churches, and family burial grounds in the early 1960s. The landscape transitions from the urban grid of the city, featuring Wiley College and Lewis Hospital, to dispersed agricultural and resource-extraction areas like Pettit Field. The Missouri Pacific Railroad cuts through the southern reaches of the map, passing the settlement of Keokuk and crossing Potters Creek. This survey captures numerous community landmarks, including the Grange Hall Sch and Green Star Sch, alongside historical congregational centers like Springhill Ch and New Zion Ch. Industry is evident in the scattered Claypit and Borrow Pit operations, while the residential expansion of Marshall is visible along Crestview Dr and University Ave.