1960 Map of Short Mountain

About this map

Short Mountain dominates the northwestern landscape of this Cannon County region, creating a distinctive divide between the high plateaus and the lower farming valleys. In the early 1960s, the area supported a network of rural communities centered around landmarks like Osment Chapel and Osment Cem. The settlement pattern follows the local topography, with places like Center Hill and Bluewing situated near the intersection of Center Hill Road and Short Mountain Road. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through the presence of the Short Mountain Sch and Mahathy Hill Sch, alongside numerous churches like Stewart Chapel. The land is deeply etched by water and geology, featuring Devils Hole Cave and the headwaters of Sink Creek, while the eastern portion of the map shows the transition into Warren County and De Kalb County.