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1951 Map of Raymondville

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Raymondville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Houston and Raymondville anchor this mid-century survey of the Missouri Ozarks, a region defined by its complex hydrology and scattered rural institutions. The Big Piney River carves a winding path through the western portion of the map, flanked by landmarks like Narrow Gap Bluff and Boiling Spring. The land is heavily dissected by numerous hollows, such as Steam Mill Hollow and Mounty Spring Hollow, which dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.

Social life in the 1950s is mapped through an extensive network of country schools and churches. Names like Spirit Lamb School, Pine Ridge School, and Wildwood Church reflect the decentralized nature of these upland communities. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of family-named cemeteries and landmarks, including Cavaness Cem and the County Farm Cem. The map also identifies industrial and natural features such as Venable Cave and a local Airfield near the county seat.