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1937 Map of Stuttgart

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Stuttgart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Stuttgart anchors the southeastern corner of this mid-1930s survey, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of the St Louis Southwestern RR and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR. The area’s agricultural development is evident in the network of rural schools like Isbell Sch, Fairmount Sch, and Brummitt Sch that served dispersed farming communities. Near the municipal center, Rice Junction points to the region's importance in the grain industry, while cemetery sites such as Gum Pond Cem and Lutheran Cem provide valuable touchstones for genealogical research.

Waterways like La Grue Bayou and Two Prairie Bayou wind through the terrain, creating distinct landforms such as Snake Island and Wolf Island. The map records several small rail stops and hamlets including Balle, Slovac, and Tollville, which were essential shipping points before the consolidation of rural infrastructure. The alignment of State Highway No 30 and State Highway No 11 further illustrates the transition from rail-centric to road-based transport during this era.