1950 Map of Sumner

About this map

Sumner serves as the primary hub in this Missouri river basin landscape, situated at the intersection of the Wabash and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads. The topography is defined by the convergence of several waterways, including Locust Creek and Tough Branch, which flow toward the expansive wetlands of the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Silver Lake at the southern edge. This 1950 edition captures the rural layout of Chariton and Linn Counties before modern land-use changes, preserving the locations of local landmarks such as Kaye Sch and the Lookout Tower. A network of levees along the creeks indicates the ongoing management of this flood-prone terrain, while family-named sites like Harlow Fay Lakes and the settlement at Cunningham provide valuable coordinates for local history research. Genealogists will find interest in the documented locations of several burial grounds, including Lakeside Cemetery and Purvis Cem.