1950 Map of Saint Patrick

About this map

St Patrick and the rural community of Antioch center this 1950 topographical study of Northeast Missouri. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Wyaconda River and its Old Channel, flanked by numerous small family and community burial grounds including Sisson Cem, Mitts Cem, and Cowgill Cem. The distribution of rural education is particularly well-documented here, showing local landmarks like Diamond Sch, Enterprise Sch, and the uniquely named Pride of the West Sch. Many of these country schools and churches, such as Cedar Grove Ch, served as the social anchors for the surrounding farmsteads before mid-century consolidation. The map also records early water management efforts, specifically the Levee systems along the Little Wyaconda River, illustrating the ongoing struggle to reclaim and protect the fertile bottomlands for agriculture.