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1886 Map of Stockton

Name: 1886 Topographic Map of Stockton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1898
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The county seat of Stockton stands near the center of this Missouri landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the Sac River and its numerous tributaries. Surveyed in the mid-1880s, the map reveals a region transitioning from isolated river settlements to a rail-connected economy. The Kansas City Clinton and Springfield Railroad cuts across the eastern townships, linking communities like Humansville and Fair Play to broader markets.

Smaller hamlets and landmarks such as Johnson's Mill, Dunnegan Springs, and White Hare reflect the importance of local water sources and mill sites in nineteenth-century Cedar and St. Clair counties. The intricate drainage network, including Horse Creek and Turkey Creek, shaped the boundaries of townships like Washington and Jefferson. This survey provides a primary record of the Ozark foothills before modern reservoir projects altered the natural flow of the regional river systems.