1949 Map of Tiffin

About this map

Osage River meanders across the northern edge of this territory, where Rock House Bluff and Horseshoe Lake define the bottomlands. The upland area is deeply etched by the drainage of Clear Creek and Simms Creek, supporting a dispersed network of rural school districts and small communities during the mid-century. Small settlements like Tiffin and Cedar Springs serve as local hubs, while the landscape is dotted with neighborhood landmarks such as Pape Ch and several country schools including Snyder Sch and Blue Ridge Sch. The survey reveals a community-centered geography, with family and local history anchored at Landers Cem and Kennerly Cem. This documentation by the State of Missouri Geological Survey and Water Resources captures the intricate road and drainage patterns of the East Speedwell region before modern development altered these rural corridors.