1970 Map of Strafford

About this map

Strafford serves as a primary hub in this southwest Missouri landscape, straddling the line between Jackson and West Dallas townships. The area is defined by the winding course of the Pomme de Terre River and its various tributaries like Jarrett Branch and Polk Spring. The St Louis-San Francisco railroad cuts a prominent path through the southern half of the sheet, linking the village of Holman with larger regional markets. Cultural landmarks and family history are well-preserved through numerous rural burial sites including Willis Cem, Mullings Cem, and Welch Cem, as well as gathering places like the Locust Prairie Community Center. These features, alongside the Happy Hollow Camp and several small churches such as McCalvary Ch, illustrate a settled rural community deeply connected to its river valleys and rail infrastructure during the mid-20th century.