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1961 Map of Stover

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Stover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Stover serves as the central hub of this Missouri landscape, situated where the St Louis Southwestern railroad corridor cuts across the Haw Creek township line. The surrounding countryside is marked by a network of rural institutions and early industrial sites, including the Gabriel Mine to the north and the Wolf Den Mine near the southern edge. The rugged geography of the Ozark foothills is evident in the winding courses of Middle Richland Creek and Devils Backbone Creek, with local landmarks like Spears Cave and Crystal Lake punctuating the terrain.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history through the numerous country churches and burial grounds scattered throughout the quadrangle. From Bethlehem Ch and its accompanying Bethlehem Ch Cem in the north to the Chaney Chapel Cem and St Paul Cem in the south, these sites delineate the historic community centers of the mid-20th century. Aviation history is also represented by the Otten Memorial Airport, positioned east of the primary settlement.