1971 Map of New London

About this map

New London serves as the focal point of this Ralls County survey, situated just south of the winding Salt River. The landscape is defined by the intersection of early transportation and agricultural life, evidenced by the prominent Old Railroad Grade and numerous rural landmarks. Genealogists will find a high concentration of small family and community burial grounds, including Barkley Cem, Pleasant View Cem, and Flowerree Cem, which are scattered throughout the townships of Spencer and Center. To the west, the terrain becomes more varied near Turkey Creek, where unique geological features such as Butler Cave and Buford Cave are documented. This record illustrates the mid-century rural Missouri landscape, where country churches like Bethel Ch and Salem Ch acted as social anchors for the surrounding farmstead networks.