1961 Map of Stover

About this map

Stover serves as the central hub of this Missouri landscape, situated within the Haw Creek township during the early 1960s. The town's grid is anchored by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which cuts a sharp east-west line across the terrain. This corridor historically supported local commerce and industry, evidenced by the presence of the Gabriel Mine to the north and the Wolf Den Mine further south near Flag Branch. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Richland Creek and its tributaries, where the land drops toward natural landmarks like Spears Cave and the waters of Crystal Lake. Numerous rural burial grounds, including the Bethlehem Ch Cem and Hinken Cem, are scattered across the quadrangle, reflecting the established family settlements and church communities like Mt Nebo Ch that populated this part of Morgan County.