1946 Map of St. Paul

About this map

White River headwaters wind through the deep ridges of Ozark National Forest on this 1940s survey of southern Madison County. The map documents a dense network of mountain schools and cemeteries that once served these isolated hollows. From St Paul and Brashears Junction in the southeast to small settlements like Delaney and Patrick, the landscape is defined by its social topography. Local genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Good Luck Sch, Mountain View Sch, and Shumate Ch. The cartography captures the region before extensive modernization, showing the rugged connection between the White River valley and the high summits of Bristle Mtn and Potato Knob.