1963 Map of Odessa South

About this map

Odessa serves as the primary hub of this 1963 survey, situated along the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad. This region of West Central Missouri is characterized by the branching drainage of the North Fork Blackwater River and South Davis Creek, creating a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts between upland townships and river valleys. The map documents long-standing rural community centers such as Woods Chapel and several outlying religious sites including Mt Tabor Ch and McKendree Ch. Cultural and civic organization is reflected in the early townships of Sni A Bar, Washington, and Columbus. Genealogists will find particular value in the survey's precise positioning of the Odessa Cem, while the county line between Lafayette and Johnson Counties provides a clear boundary for regional historical research.