1962 Map of Sheldon

About this map

Sheldon serves as the primary hub on this Missouri prairie landscape, positioned along the Missouri Pacific railroad during the early 1960s. The region is characterized by a high density of rural institutions that offer significant value for genealogical research, including the Shanghi Ch and Avola Ch, alongside numerous family and community burial grounds such as Birkett Cem and Davis Cem. The boundary between Vernon and Barton Counties cuts across the southern portion of the map, where small schoolhouses like Oak Grove Sch and Prairie View Sch once anchored local farming districts. To the west, the terrain is defined by the winding course of Pleasant Run Creek and Landon Branch, illustrating the typical drainage patterns of the Drywood and Union townships before modern agricultural expansion significantly altered the field lines.