1983 Map of Rosserdale

About this map

The small settlements of Rosserdale and Howe anchor this rural landscape in Adair County during the early 1980s. A network of rural institutions provides a clear picture of local community life, featuring several country churches and burial grounds such as Jefferson Center Ch, Loucks Grove Ch, and the Jefferson Cem. The drainage patterns are defined by the Middle River and North River, while the southern reaches are dominated by the Meadow Lake State Public Hunting Area and Meadow Lake. Transport and industry are represented by the presence of Interstate 80 along the northern border, the Shelley Landing Strip, and multiple extraction sites including a Gravel Pit and several quarries. This survey documents the intersection of modern highway infrastructure with traditional township divisions like Jefferson, Walnut, Prussia, and Grove.