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1965 Map of Novelty

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

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The settlement of Novelty anchors this mid-century view of Knox County, Missouri, where the landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of the Little Fabius River and its many tributaries. This survey, compiled from 1963 aerial photography and field-checked by the USGS in 1965, documents a predominantly agricultural region interspersed with rural social centers like Mt Carmel Ch and Harmony Ch. To the east, the small community of Hedge City sits near the winding course of Hickory Creek, reflecting the localized settlement patterns that persisted in the state's northeastern corner.

State Geologist William C. Hayes oversaw this record of a countryside tied to its waterways, including Norwegian Creek and Long Branch. The map captures functional landmarks such as a Gaging Station on the river and the Coon Creek Roadside Park, providing specific points of reference for local historians and genealogists tracing family footprints across the townships of Shelton, Bee Ridge, and Salt River.