1949 Map of Mendon
USGS Topo · Published 1979About this map
Mendon stands as a primary hub of activity in this northern Missouri landscape, situated near the intersection of the Atchison Topeka And and Wabash rail lines. The terrain is heavily defined by the expansive wetlands and managed waters of the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge, where a complex system of levees directs the flow of Yellow Creek and Elk Creek. This interplay between industrial rail transport and intentional water management suggests a mid-century period focused on flood control to protect the surrounding agricultural interests and rail corridors.
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Editions of this 1949 Mendon Map
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Historical Maps of Mendon Through Time
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