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1951 Map of Tracy

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Tracy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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Platte River meanders across the southeastern corner of this Platte County landscape, providing a natural focal point near the communities of Tracy and Platte City. The terrain is defined by a dense network of small waterways like Bee Creek and Great Western Creek, which carve through the townships of Weston and Fair. The Chicago Great Western railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, following the creek beds to connect local hubs such as Woodruff and Settles Station.

Rural social infrastructure is exceptionally well-documented on this sheet, showing a high concentration of family-named landmarks. Genealogists can locate several neighborhood burial grounds including Wilkerson Cemetery, Kitchen Cemetery, and Fulton Cemetery. One-room education is still visible through the presence of Swamp School, Quinn School, and Hazelwood School, while the Flintlock Church serves as a distinct community landmark in the central hills.