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1956 Map of Princedale

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Princedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The St Francis River meanders through this mid-century landscape, defining a region where complex water management and rural community life intersect. Engineered drainage projects, such as Ditch No 108 and the Oak Donnick (Steep Gut Floodway), dominate the terrain, reflecting a systematic effort to reclaim land from the Delta's natural sloughs. The settlement of Parkin serves as a local hub at the intersection of the Missouri Pacific railroad, which also passes through Princedale and Smithdale Spur to the south.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of community landmarks, including the Wildwood Ch & Sch and numerous dual-purpose sites like Shady Grove Ch & Cem and Egypt Ch & Cem. Evidence of much earlier habitation is also preserved in the form of multiple Indian Mounds located near the river's bends. From the hills near Bay Village to the lowlands of Monterey, the map documents a transition from upland woods to the intensive agriculture of the alluvial plain.