1972 Map of Pierce City

About this map

Pierce City and the surrounding rural landscape of Southwest Missouri are documented here in the early 1970s. The ST Louis - San Francisco railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, cutting through the terrain and connecting settlements like Wentworth and Berwick. This rail-oriented development is particularly evident in the north, where large deposits of tailings and a Quarry indicate active or past mineral extraction along the line. Southward, the landscape transitions into a more agricultural and natural setting, defined by the winding paths of Shoal Creek and Capps Creek. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as Berwick Ch and Bethel Ch, alongside small pockets of habitation like the crossroads at Jolly. Notable geographic features such as Jolly Cave and various spring sites, including Cave Spring, underscore the karst topography characteristic of this part of Lawrence County.