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1953 Map of Montrose

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Montrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Montrose sits at a critical junction of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad and the extensive Deepwater Creek drainage system in Henry County. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural balance, featuring numerous coal extraction sites such as the Morris Mine and several Strip Mines. The 1980s-era revisions, shown in purple, highlight the significant presence of Montrose Lake and the Montrose State Wildlife Area, reflecting the area's transformation for water management and conservation.

Genealogists and local historians can trace a dense network of rural community centers, including St Ludgers Cem and Vickers Cem, alongside several country schools like Mound Sch and Cleveland Sch. These landmarks, along with local congregations at Hopewell-Cumberland Ch and Stones Chapel, reveal the historical social fabric of the townships of Walker, Davis, and Deepwater before the full impact of modern land reclamation.