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1960 Map of Nixa

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Nixa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Nixa and the surrounding Christian County countryside are centered in this mid-century topographic study, which captures the region before significant suburban expansion. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the James River and Finley Creek, with numerous springs such as Indian Spring and Blue Spring feeding the waterways. Local genealogy and rural life are well-documented through a dense network of family cemeteries and community landmarks, including Bledsoe Memorial Cem and Walnut Hill Ch.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by the St Louis - San Francisco railroad and specialized features like the Nelson Mill Bridge. To the north, the waters of Lake Springfield and the Gaging Station near Kissick illustrate the management of water resources in the Greene County borderlands. Notable geological formations like Shelf Cave and Avin Sink suggest the karst topography characteristic of this part of the Ozark plateau.