1965 Map of Rutledge

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the primary industrial artery of this landscape, connecting the rural centers of Rutledge and Gorin (South Gorin) during the mid-1960s. These settlements, alongside the small community of Millport to the south, represent the agricultural heart of the region where the Scotland Co Knox Co line divides the terrain. The topography is defined by the winding paths of the North Fabius River and Middle Fabius River, which have shaped the settlement patterns of townships like Harrison, Benton, and Colony. Local history is deeply etched into the countryside through numerous family and community landmarks, such as Harmony Grove Ch and various burial grounds including Pauline Cem and Sand Hill Cem. Distinctive private aviation features like Wifeys Air Strip highlight the late-century evolution of these rural Missouri homesteads.