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1951 Map of Pisgah

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Pisgah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Little Missouri River carves a winding path across this landscape, marking the boundary between Pike and Hempstead counties in the mid-twentieth century. This era finds a rural community defined by its watercourses and small-scale industry, with numerous Gravel Pits concentrated south of the Prescott and Northwestern railroad line. Settlement is dispersed across small hubs like Billstown and Pisgah, each serving as focal points for local families.

Local history is preserved in the placement of several country churches and cemeteries, such as Bruce Chapel, Friendship Ch, and Billstown Cem. The topography transitions from the low-lying Red Land area toward prominent landmarks like Bell Bluff overlooking the river. To the south, the village of Blevins sits near the headwaters of Marlbrook Creek, while the meandering Ozan Creek and its many Flowing Wells illustrate the importance of the regional water table to the local farming economy.