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1938 Map of Monegaw Springs

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Monegaw Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Monegaw Springs serves as a focal point along the sweeping southern bend of the Osage River in this 1930s survey. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of rural schools and family-named landmarks, reflecting a well-established community of farmsteads before the modern consolidation of local districts. Educational centers like Washington Sch, Pleasant Valley Sch, and Red Rock Sch are spaced across the hills, while religious life is anchored by Kidds Chapel and Cooks Chapel.

The topography is defined by the winding paths of Monegaw Creek and Little Monegaw Creek as they drain toward the river. Notable landmarks such as Youngers Lookout and Magnolia Spring suggest the area's historical identity as a destination for its natural features. Several rural cemeteries, including Terry Cem and Motley Cem, provide vital touchpoints for genealogists tracing the early residents of the Monegaw and Chalk Level townships.