1960 Map of Nixa

About this map

Nixa and the surrounding Christian County landscape are defined by the winding course of the James River and its numerous freshwater springs in this mid-century topographical study. The topography reveals a complex network of hollows and valleys, including Saunders Valley and McCafferty Hollow, which shaped early settlement and transit patterns. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural infrastructure, evidenced by the distribution of small country churches and family burial grounds like the Bledsoe Memorial Cem and Payne Cem. Industrial and recreational development are both visible, from the Power Plant and St Louis - San Francisco RR line near Kissick to the Shady Acres Golf Course and Sheltering Heights Camp. The map documents the area just as the town of Nixa began to expand into the surrounding agricultural landscape, while preserving the location of older landmarks like the Nelson Mill Bridge.