1943 Map of Sulphur Rock

About this map

Sulphur Rock and Moorefield anchor the southern portion of this mid-century survey of Independence County, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the terrain. The landscape is defined by the transition from the rolling elevations of Goforth Mtn and Adler Hill into the creek valleys of Dota Creek and Miller Creek. Small agricultural communities and rural school districts like Center Hall Sch and Reed Sch are dispersed throughout the region, reflecting the era's local school system before widespread consolidation. Early industrial activity is evidenced by the Ozark No 2 Mine and the Pfeiffer Spur rail line. Researchers can trace numerous family and community sites, including Weaver Chapel, Lee Chapel Cem, and the County Farm, which provide significant data points for local genealogy and land-use history.