1953 Map of Prairie Hill

About this map

Prairie Hill and the surrounding rural landscape of Chariton and Randolph Counties are depicted here during a period of significant industrial and hydrological transformation. The map captures the extensive footprint of a Strip Mine operations and the creation of the Thomas Hill Reservoir on the Little Chariton River Middle Fork. This intersection of coal extraction and water management reshaped the local environment, appearing alongside long-established rural landmarks like the Powerplant and Substation.