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1957 Map of Peoria

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Peoria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Hill County west of Hillsboro is defined by the winding paths of Aquilla Creek and its many tributaries, such as Jacks Branch and Hackberry Creek. In the mid-1950s, the rural community structure was transitioning, evidenced by several educational landmarks noted as out of use, including Union Bluff Sch (Aband) and Culp Sch (Aband). Settlement patterns are concentrated around the small village of Peoria and the crossroads at Vaughan.

Transport and infrastructure are vital components of this terrain, featuring the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad line and the designated Blue Star Memorial Highway. Local genealogy and land use are well-documented through numerous family and community burial grounds like Hickey Cem, Odom Cem, and Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cem. The presence of the Triplett Ranch Airfield and various Gravel Pits reflects the area's diverse mid-century land utilization beyond traditional farming.