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1953 Map of Renick

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Renick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The railroad settlement of Renick serves as the focal point of this survey, situated at a junction of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. The surrounding landscape is defined by the headwaters of several significant drainage systems, including Moniteau Creek to the west and the various branches of Perche Creek to the south. This era reveals a transition in rural education and industry, evidenced by the presence of Wilson Sch (Abandoned) and numerous Mine Dumps scattered near the rail lines north of town.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Fairview Ch to family-named burial grounds like Anderson Cem, Davis Cem, and Tanton Cem. The map clearly delineates the border between Randolph and Howard Counties, showing how the topography transitions from the open Prairie into the wooded drainages of Bonne Femme. Smaller sidings and stops such as Harkes and Ryder illustrate the mid-century rail-dependent economy of this Missouri region.