1964 Map of Peach Orchard

About this map

The Black River and Little River define the intricate hydrological character of this 1964 survey, where the two rivers meander through a dense network of sloughs and cutoffs. The sprawling State Game Area dominates the central landscape, preserving a wilderness of named water bodies like Murphy Lake, Mill Lake, and Woodland Slough. This fluvial environment stands in contrast to the agricultural and rail-oriented settlements on the periphery. To the east, the Missouri Pacific line connects the town of Peach Orchard, while the northwestern corner shows Reyno positioned along the St Louis-San Francisco RR. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Nelson Cem, Allen Cem, and Pirtle Ch, alongside the small community of Brookings nestled near the river's edge.