1940 Map of Taberville

About this map

The Osage River meanders across the southern border of this landscape, anchoring a rural community defined by scattered family farms and small coal operations. In the decade preceding 1940, the area supported numerous local institutions, including the Spring Grove Sch and Rich Valley Sch, which served families across the Appleton and Monegaw townships. The map documents the localized mining industry through sites like Gray's Mine and Old Short Mine, while the density of burial grounds such as Daller Cem and Ridgeway Cem provides a rich resource for genealogical research. Prominent high points like Blue Mound and Golden Ridge overlook the valley of Monegan Creek, illustrating the natural topography that dictated the placement of early roads like West Speedwell and the small settlement of Taberville.