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1954 Map of Richland

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Richland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The St Louis-San Francisco railroad anchors the central corridor of this mid-century Missouri landscape, connecting the primary settlements of Richland and Crocker. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Gasconade River, which carves through the southern half of the sheet near The Narrows and the Mark Twain National Forest. The map documents a rural transition, evidenced by numerous facilities marked as out of use, including the Gas School, Hickory Grove School, and several others across Tavern and Auglaize townships.

Local genealogy and infrastructure are well-preserved through named landmarks like Makarie Bridge and the Riverside Lodge along the riverbanks. The uplands are dotted with family-named cemeteries such as Thornsberry Cemetery and Hicks Cemetery, while rural spiritual life is represented by Beulah Church and Zion Church. The presence of the Richland Transmitting Station and Sweet Lookout Tower reflects the technological and forestry management footprint of the era.