1935 Map of Poplar Bluff

About this map

Poplar Bluff serves as the focal point for this 1930s landscape, where the St Louis San Francisco and Missouri Pacific railroads converge amidst a network of small agricultural and river communities. The Black River and ST Francis River dominate the topography, carving through ridges like Barrett Ridge and Divide Ridge. This era shows a countryside densely dotted with neighborhood landmarks such as Oak Grove Ch, Pike Creek Ch, and the Hurley Cem, reflecting the decentralized social structure of Butler and Wayne counties before mid-century modernization.