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1949 Map of Sumner

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sumner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Sumner serves as the primary hub of this 1949 topographic study, situated at the junction of the Wabash and Burlington railroad lines. The surrounding landscape in Linn and Chariton Counties is defined by a sophisticated system of water management, visible in the numerous levees protecting agricultural land near Locust Creek and Turkey Creek. This era reveals a network of rural education and community centers, including Kaye Sch, Taylor Sch, and the Forker Boomer PO.

The southern edge of the map transitions into the preserved wetlands of the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Silver Lake, while the northwest corner includes the initial boundaries of Pershing State Park. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and resting places such as Purvis Cem, Lakeside Cemetery, and Taylor Cem, which anchor the history of the Cunningham and Jefferson townships.