1951 Map of Miami

About this map

The Missouri River forms the dominant physical and political boundary on this map, separating Carroll and Saline Counties during the early 1950s. The settlement of Miami sits on the southern bluffs overlooking the river, where the floodplains are managed by complex infrastructure like Van Meter Ditch and various levee systems. In the northern bottomlands, the Wabash railroad cuts across the De Witt and Smith townships near Wakenda Chute. The inland landscape of the Miami township is defined by a dense network of country roads connecting rural landmarks such as Burruss Sch and Township Sch. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous congregation sites including Harmony Ch, Shilo Ch, and Bethel Ch, alongside the Christian Cem and the small settlement of Sharon.