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1963 Map of Traskwood

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Traskwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Traskwood and its surrounding townships sit at a vital junction of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads. This mid-century landscape reflects a rural economy structured around these rail corridors, connecting small settlements like Glen Rose, Reyburn, and Gifford. The presence of a Fish Hatchery near Haskell and various Gravel Pits suggest a reliance on both the local hydrology and extractive industries.

A network of family and community landmarks is scattered across the landscape, including several rural churches such as Zion Hill Ch, Fairplay Ch, and Francois Ch. Waterways like Tenmile Creek, Ninemile Creek, and Brushy Creek define the drainage of the area, while the Gifford Sch and a County Library near Francois provide evidence of the social infrastructure supporting these Saline County communities during the early 1960s.