1953 Map of Renick

About this map

The railroad junction at Renick serves as the focal point for this mid-century look at the landscape bordering Randolph and Howard counties. The coal industry's footprint is evident through numerous Mine Dumps scattered near the Norfolk and Western Railroad, while the agricultural character of the Moniteau Prairie remains intact. Small settlements like Harkes and Ryder appear along the rail lines, representing the transit-oriented development of the era.