1976 Map of Thayer SW

About this map

Koshkonong serves as the primary focal point of this 1976 orthophotoquad, which covers a portion of Howell County in southern Missouri. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial imagery provides a direct visual record of the landscape as it appeared in the mid-1970s, revealing a complex patchwork of woodlots and agricultural clearings. The town itself is clearly visible along the highway corridor, with individual structures and the local street grid identifiable from above. The surrounding terrain is defined by its land-use patterns, showing the extent of timbered areas and the cleared fields that supported the local rural economy during this period. This visual survey is an essential resource for researchers tracking the physical development of the area or confirming the location of specific farmsteads and rural properties as they existed several decades ago.