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1943 Map of Monett

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Monett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The St Louis San Francisco RR serves as the primary artery for these Missouri communities, connecting the rail hub at Monett with Pierce City, Verona, and Purdy. The landscape is a dense network of early mid-century rural institutions, particularly notable for its many country schools such as Lone Hill Sch and Pleasant Ridge Sch. The presence of the Waldensian Ch near Monett reflects the specific ethnic and religious heritage of the settlers who established vineyards and farms in this region.

Water and topography dictate the settlement patterns, from the bluffs along Flat Creek to the springs feeding Spring River. Local industrial and agricultural history is anchored by sites like the Red Mill and a Pumping Station north of Purdy. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Cox Cem, Stinett Cem, and Goodnight Cem, which document the generations living between the Lawrence and Barry County line.