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1950 Map of Polk

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Polk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Huron, Polk, and Goodson anchor this rural landscape in Polk County during the mid-twentieth century. The area is defined by the winding course of the Pomme De Terre River and its major tributaries, including Lindley Creek, Panther Creek, and Hominy Creek. The mapping reveals a densely networked farming community connected by numerous local schools and country churches. Educational hubs like Green Leaf Sch, Roberts Sch, and Clark Sch are distributed across the townships of McKinley, Greene, Marion, and Benton.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the specific naming of family landmarks and local burial grounds. Features such as Payne Cem, Donaway Cem, and Goff Cem provide critical touchpoints for family history research. The presence of the Jefferson Bridge over the river and the Spring Valley Ch further illustrate the established infrastructure of these Missouri Ozark foothills before more modern developments altered the local character.