1913 Map of Queen City

About this map

The Chariton River meanders through the western border of this Missouri landscape, defining a network of wetlands and rural townships shortly before the first World War. The region is densely peppered with neighborhood schools, from Independence School in the north to Keller School in the south, reflecting the early 20th-century reliance on local education centers. The towns of Queen City and Green Top serve as primary hubs along the eastern rail line, while smaller settlements like Worthington and Connelsville anchor the river valley. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous family-named landmarks and crossings, such as Slate Ford and Jones Spur, which offer clues into the early transportation patterns of Schuyler and Adair counties. The map also captures several distinct water bodies, including Tan Lake and Scobee Lake, situated amidst the undulating terrain of Elm and Prairie townships.