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1964 Map of Pollock SW

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Pollock SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Locust Creek and its many winding tributaries define this rural landscape in northern Missouri, where the townships of Clay, Jackson, Liberty, and Polk converge. The topography is characterized by a dense network of wooded ridges and stream valleys, notably Rooks Branch and West Locust Creek, which dictate the placement of early road networks and farmsteads.

Community life during this era centered on small rural institutions such as Judson Ch and Liberty Union Ch. The tiny settlement of Bairdstown is visible near the center of the sheet, while family history is rooted in local burial grounds like Hurst Cem. A prominent Radio Tower stands as a modern landmark amidst the traditional agricultural terrain, marking the intersection of mid-century infrastructure and long-established Missouri backcountry.