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1948 Map of Strafford

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Strafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The St Louis San Francisco railroad cuts a straight path through the southern Missouri countryside, anchoring the town of Strafford at the height of the post-war era. This landscape is a complex network of rural community hubs, defined by its numerous small schoolhouses like Hasten Sch and Elkland Sch, alongside country churches such as Missions Chapel and Union Grove Ch. These sites provide critical waypoints for genealogists tracing family roots across the Ozark Plateau.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with the Pomme de Terre River and Sac River systems carving through the hills. Notable local landmarks like Valley Water Mills and the Dameron Ford crossing on the James River illustrate how early transportation and industry relied on these natural corridors. From the small settlement of Tin Town to the prominent North View Hill, the map documents a transition from traditional agrarian life toward a more connected regional economy.