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1970 Map of Rogersville

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Rogersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Rogersville serves as the primary hub on this Ozarks landscape, positioned where the St Louis - San Francisco railroad cuts through the northern townships of Washington and West Benton. The map documents a predominantly rural and agricultural environment during the late 1960s, defined by its complex network of springs, caves, and hollows. Water is central to the local geography, from the meandering Finley Creek and its many tributaries like Pedelo Creek and Johnson Creek to the recreational waters of Lindenture Lake.

Genealogists will find a high density of local landmarks, including over a dozen family-named burial grounds such as Watts Cem, Spillman Cem, and Roller Cem. Religious life is well-documented through rural congregations like Grace Gospel Ch, Spring Hill Ch, and Plainview Ch. Down near the southern border, the settlement of Sparta and landmarks like Silver Cave and the Fish Hatchery provide specific points of interest for historical researchers.