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1965 Map of Moscow SE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Moscow SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Wolf River and its dense wetland bottomlands dominate the landscape in this mid-1960s survey of southern Fayette County. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several major tributaries, including Watkins Creek, Beasley Creek, and Early Grove Creek, creating a complex network of ridges and floodplains. Settlement patterns follow the higher ground, particularly along the Southern railroad line which passes through the historic village of La Grange and the smaller community of Forty Five.

Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community landmarks, such as Franklin Cem, Macedonia Cem, and Shiloh Cem. Rural education and faith are represented by several dispersed sites including Jonesboro Sch, Ewalt Chapel, and Anderson Grove Sch. The intricate mapping of field lines and timber stands reveals a landscape still deeply rooted in agricultural and timber production, just as modern land-use patterns began to emerge.