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1959 Map of Sycamore

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Sycamore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The confluence of the Verdigris River and the Elk River anchors this study of Montgomery County during the late 1950s. The settlement of Sycamore sits at a geographic crossroads, served by the Missouri Pacific railroad as it cuts through the western portion of the map. This era shows a landscape where small rural institutions remained central to community life, with several local schools like Fairview Sch and Larimer Sch spaced across the countryside.

Industry and transport are evident in the presence of a Landing Field and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line in the southeast. Significant landmarks like Sycamore Bridge and Turner Bridge highlight where infrastructure met the winding river channels. The map also meticulously notes local burials and religious sites, including the Radical Cem and Choteau Chapel, which provide valuable location data for genealogists tracing family histories in the region.