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1958 Map of Palmer

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Palmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The settlement of Palmer and the surrounding timberlands of the Mark Twain National Forest define this mid-century look at Washington County. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's mining heritage, with numerous unnamed Mines and a large Tailings Pond near Compton Branch. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named landmarks and rural meeting places, including Marler Chapel, Hazel Creek Ch, and Lizzie Ch.

Surface water dominates the topography, as the Big River flows near Peoria while smaller tributaries like Trace Creek and Hazel Creek carve through the hills. This survey, based on 1954 aerial photography and 1958 field checks, captures a specific era of Missouri Ozark life before the further consolidation of rural communities. The presence of the Tiff Lookout Tower and multiple remote cemeteries, such as Sitton Cem and Horton Cem, provides a detailed record of land use and community centers in this rugged section of the state.