1953 Map of Mike

About this map

The winding course of Mussel Fork defines this portion of the northern Missouri landscape, meandering through Musselfork and Keytesville townships. At the time of this mid-century survey, the rural community structure remained centered on local landmarks such as St Joseph Ch and Corinth Ch, alongside the Pollard Sch. Small settlements like Mike and Pat are situated away from the major watercourses, while Yellow Creek and Long Branch drain the surrounding terrain. Genealogists can find several family-linked burial sites, including Lock Cem and Welch Cem, which are preserved alongside a solitary Quarry in the northwest. The map captures a moment when the transition from purely agrarian settlement patterns was documented by the Geological Survey and Department of the Interior in the early 1950s.