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1946 Map of Princeton

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Princeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Princeton serves as the central hub of this Missouri landscape, where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad follows the winding course of the Weldon River. The topography is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Muddy Creek, Wildcat Creek, and Sandy Creek, which create a complex system of ridges and valleys. Small agricultural communities and rural schoolhouses are distributed across the terrain, reflecting the mid-century social structure of Mercer County before widespread school consolidation.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the County Home north of Princeton to numerous country churches like Coon Ch and Antioch Ch. The map also preserves the locations of early 20th-century travel routes such as the Southwest Trail. Notable water features like Lake Paho and Ballast Pit Lake stand alongside family-named sites such as Shook Sch and Hamblin Sch, providing a clear record of the settlement patterns in the Harrison and Madison townships.