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1963 Map of Papinsville
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1963 Map of Papinsville

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Old Harmony Mission Site stands as a significant historical marker in this 1934 survey of Bates County, reflecting early settlement patterns along the Marais des Cygnes River. The landscape is defined by the river's winding path through numerous bends and sloughs, including Camm Bend, Beasley Bend, and the Hirni Slough. This waterway network, coupled with the Marais des Cygnes Drainage Ditch, indicates a region deeply engaged with land reclamation and water management for agriculture. Smaller communities like Papinsville, Rockville, and Prairie City anchor the rural infrastructure, supported by a dense distribution of local institutions such as the Happy Hill Ch, Belvoir Sch, and the German Reformed Ch. Further south, the Pepper Mill and Cresap Ranch illustrate the localized rural economy and land use during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.12 x 28.47 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain