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1964 Map of Moscow

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Moscow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Arkansas River dominates this mid-century landscape of Jefferson County, where the river's shifting path is marked by ancient curves and numerous bayous. Along the southern bank, the Missouri Pacific railroad anchors a string of small communities from Linwood down to Moscow. The map reveals a high concentration of family and community burial grounds, including Hunters Cem, Cherry Hill Cem, and Blackman Cem, which reflect the area's deep-rooted settlement history.

Agricultural life and public infrastructure are evident through features like the Vaster Sch and several neighborhood churches such as Mulberry Grove Ch and Pilgrims Rest Ch. The topography is distinctly alluvial, characterized by low-lying wetlands like Plum Bayou, Glen Brake, and Little Cypress Bayou. Notable landmarks such as the Indian Mound in the Richland district and the Trulock Public Use Area highlight the intersection of ancient history and 20th-century recreation along the riverbanks.