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1959 Map of Rocky Mount

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Rocky Mount
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Lake of the Ozarks Gravois Arm defines the southern portion of this Missouri landscape, where the reservoir's waters reach deep into the winding valleys of Indian Creek and Grassy Creek. The rugged terrain of the Osage, Franklin, and Moreau townships is marked by numerous hollows, including Shelton Hollow and Louis Woods Hollow, which once supported a network of rural homesteads and institutions. The northern edge of the map features the village of Barnett along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, reflecting the vital role of rail transport in the mid-century economy.

Local history is preserved through the names of family-run schools and churches, such as Taylor Sch, Routon Sch, and Blue Springs Ch. Evidence of earlier industrial activity remains at the Stover Mine, while the Rocky Mount Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the wooded ridges. The map also delineates the boundary between Morgan Co and Miller Co, providing a clear look at property and political lines as they existed during the 1950s.