1939 Map of Skidmore

About this map

The Nodaway River valley defines this agrarian landscape, which was surveyed in the 1920s and 1930s. The region is marked by a dense grid of country schools, such as Little Brick Sch, Possum Walk Sch, and the uniquely named Hedge College Sch, reflecting the community structure of early 20th-century Missouri. The local economy and travel are centered around the Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR and Chicago Great Western RR, which connect the primary settlements of Burlington Junction, Quitman, and Skidmore. Beyond the river, the terrain is etched by numerous branches including Hagey Branch and Florida Creek. Genealogists may find interest in St Oswald Ch and the Skidmore Cem, as well as several smaller family-named landmarks like Minnesota Valley and Sand Creek that reveal the deep ties between the residents and their land.