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1954 Map of Moberly

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Moberly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Missouri River cuts a wide path through the central Missouri landscape, shaping the development of river towns like Lexington, Boonville, and Glasgow. This mid-century survey illustrates the region's heavy reliance on both water and rail transportation, with the Burlington Northern RR and Norfolk and Western RR spiderwebbing across the plains to connect agriculture hubs like Moberly, Chillicothe, and Marshall.

Away from the river bottoms, the map reveals a network of rural institutions and conservation areas. Local history is anchored by sites such as Central College in Fayette and Missouri Valley College in Marshall, while the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Pershing State Park preserve the natural character of the Grand River and Locust Creek drainages. From the coal mines near Bevier to the historic grounds of Fort Osage, the sheet documents a diverse economy built on the fertile soils and mineral resources of the Missouri River Valley.