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1973 Map of Martinsburg

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Martinsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Martinsburg stands at the northern edge of this Missouri landscape, anchored by the Norfolk and Western railroad line and a local Sewage Disposal Pond. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Loutre River and its numerous tributaries, including Little Loutre Creek and Brushy Branch. These waterways carve through the countryside, separating the northern plains from more deeply dissected land to the south.

Genealogists will find several burial sites and religious landmarks, such as Martinsburg Cem, Chatman Cem, Sawyers Cem, and Liberty Ch. The industrial footprint of the region is evident in the scattered Claypit labels, indicating local extraction activity. To the east, the Marshall Diggs State Wildlife Management Area provides dedicated space for conservation, complete with a Picnic Area and Campground. The map reflects a rural economy shaped by both its drainage patterns and its connection to the rail network.