1959 Map of Patton

About this map

The Whitewater River and its tributary, the Little Whitewater River, carve through the Missouri landscape where the Perry Co and Bollinger Co line meets. In the late 1950s, this region remained a network of small upland communities and rural landmarks. The survey documents the cluster of settlements at the southeastern corner, including Patton, North Patton, and Patton Junction, which serve as the primary hubs for the surrounding countryside. Scattered across the hills are institutions of local importance such as the Oak Grove Sch and Bess Sch, alongside spiritual centers like Pine Hill Ch, Bethel Ch, and Reagan Chapel. This map provides a detailed look at the rural Missouri Ozarks just before significant modernization of the road systems, capturing the placement of family cemeteries like Yount Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem that remain vital for genealogical research.