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1954 Map of Richland

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Richland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The town of Richland serves as the primary hub in this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of Pulaski, Camden, and Laclede counties. The St Louis-San Francisco railroad cuts through the northern section of the map, providing a glimpse into the regional transportation network alongside U. S. 66 in the south. The rugged topography is defined by the winding course of the Gasconade River, which supports recreational sites such as Riverside Lodge and Wildwood Resort.

Social and educational shifts are evident in the labeling of Independence School (Aban'd) and Wait School (Aban'd), indicating a changing rural landscape. Local history is further preserved through numerous country churches like Eureka Church and Independence Church, and family burial grounds including Manes Cemetery and Oaklawn Cem. Much of the southeastern portion of the quadrangle is occupied by the protected lands of the Mark Twain National Forest, contrasting with the small farm plots and hollows that characterize the rest of the terrain.