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1965 Map of Salado

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Salado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

White River oxbows and islands dominate this 1960s landscape, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the northern bottoms. The community of Salado sits centrally among several prominent elevations like Egner Hill and Bill Hill, while smaller settlements such as Rosie and Southside serve as local hubs. The map reveals a deeply etched drainage system where Salado Creek and Caney Creek wind toward the larger river valley, shaping the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of rural landmarks, including the Mt Zion Ch and Swaims Chapel, alongside family-named burial grounds like Egner Cem, Macedonia Cem, and Wyatt Cem. The river geography is particularly detailed, showing the Wright Cutoff and several major landforms including Padgett Island and Magness Island, illustrating the shifting nature of the river before modern hydrological changes.