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1943 Map of Rocky Comfort

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Rocky Comfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Rocky Comfort serves as the primary hub in this southwestern Missouri landscape, situated near the intersection of Indian Creek and Christian Hollow. The 1943 survey details a rural economy defined by localized family and community landmarks, evidenced by the high density of country schools such as Cave Springs Sch and Success Sch. The terrain is deeply incised by the drainage systems of Big Sugar Creek and Shoal Creek, creating a network of ridges and hollows that historically dictated settlement patterns and road placements.

Local genealogy and history researchers can find specific landmarks like the Cowan Cem and Creason Cem, alongside small settlements like Powell and Bethpage. The map also captures the early footprints of the regional school system before consolidation, featuring isolated institutions like Poplar Hill Sch and Lone Walnut Sch. Distinctive geological features such as Bee Bluff and Eggleston Mtn provide fixed reference points in a landscape where township boundaries like Richwood and Elkhorn meet.