1937 Map of Steelville

About this map

Steelville serves as the focal point of this mid-1930s survey, where the St. Louis San Francisco railroad follows the winding path of Yadkin Creek toward its confluence with the Meramec River. The landscape is a network of small rural communities and isolated schools such as Lincoln Sch and Coffee Sch, reflecting the decentralized settlement patterns of the Ozark foothills. To the south, the terrain becomes more rugged within Indian Trail State Park, while family legacies are preserved in numerous burial grounds like Morrison Cem and Gregory Cem. The map illustrates a transitional era where early rail infrastructure still dictated the location of stops like Cook Station and Wesco, supporting the local agriculture and timber trade along Crooked Creek.