1962 Map of Russellville East

About this map

Russellville and the surrounding Pope County landscape are captured during a period of significant infrastructure expansion, evidenced by the new highway corridor marked as Under Construction through the Illinois township. This artery parallels the long-established Missouri Pacific railroad, which historically dictated the growth of settlements like Pottsville and the industry near the Russellville Municipal Airport. The map highlights a transition from the dense street grids of the city to the rural communities of Moreland and Center Valley, where life centered around local institutions such as Crawford Sch and Harmony Ch.