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1950 Map of Plymouth

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Plymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Plymouth and the surrounding rural townships of Carroll and Livingston counties are captured here during a period of transition in mid-century Missouri. The landscape is defined by its small-scale educational and spiritual hubs, with numerous country schools like Lyon Sch and Pleasant Valley Sch serving the local farming families. The settlement at Quote and the presence of Enoch Ch and Low Gap Ch illustrate the dispersed yet interconnected nature of rural life before the consolidation of rural services.

Mapping of this area reveals a topographic character shaped by drainage systems like Turkey Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which flow toward the southern parts of Washington and Fairfield townships. Prominent landmarks such as Blue Mound in the northeast and the topographical feature at Low Gap provided essential navigation points for residents. Genealogists can trace family connections through the Plymouth Cem and Harris Cem, which remain as permanent markers of the area's early residents.