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1960 Map of Moberly

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Moberly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Missouri River snakes across this central Missouri landscape, serving as a vital geographical anchor for historic river towns like Lexington, Richmond, and Glasgow. In the 1950s, the region was defined by a dense intersection of rail and water, where the Wabash RR and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR linked agricultural hubs such as Moberly, Chillicothe, and Marshall.

Conservation and drainage patterns are prominent, specifically around the wetlands of the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Fountain Grove Wildlife Area. These protected spaces sit near the confluence of the Grand River and the Chariton River, illustrating the complex hydrological network of the Missouri basin. For local historians, the map details the early footprints of settlements like Keytesville, Salisbury, and Huntsville, alongside landmarks like Round Tatum Hill and Pershing State Park.