1939 Map of Sweet Springs

About this map

The Blackwater River and the South Fork Blackwater River define the agricultural landscape of this Saline and Pettis County region just before the mid-century. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary artery for southern settlements like La Monte and Dresden, while the northern portion is anchored by Sweet Springs and the medicinal waters of McAllister Springs. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, with dozens of family-named schools such as Shobe Sch, Elder Ridge Sch, and Armontrout Sch dotting the countryside every few miles.