1948 Map of Strafford
USGS Topo · Published 1948About this map
Fair Grove and Strafford anchor this postwar survey of the Missouri Ozarks, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of country schools and rural churches at the convergence of Polk, Dallas, Webster, and Greene counties. The St Louis San Francisco RR cuts across the southern portion of the sheet near Holman, reflecting the vital rail corridor through the region. In the north, the headwaters of the Pomme de Terre River and Little Sac River carve through the terrain, punctuated by local landmarks like Lucas Knob and Red Top Mountain. Genealogy value is significant here, with numerous small burial grounds and congregations such as New Life Cem, Mission Chapel, and Liberty Ch documented. The presence of specialized schools like Hickory Barren Sch and Locust Prairie Sch illustrates the organized rural township structure before mid-century consolidation.
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