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1961 Map of Troy

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Troy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The Missouri River forms a major geographical boundary in the north, creating the fertile Burr Oak Bottom at the state line between Kansas and Missouri. This 1961 record illustrates the dense drainage network of the region, where tributaries like Mosquito Creek and Peters Creek carve through the landscape. The seat of Center township, Troy, serves as a critical junction for regional transportation, positioned at the intersection of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Union Pacific railroads.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of rural institutions, including several named schools like Mt Airy Sch and Eclipse Sch. The placement of early burial grounds such as St Charles Cem, Old Home Cem, and Courter-Ritchey Cem provides a clear view of 1960s settlement patterns. The presence of a Quarry and a municipal Sewage Disposal facility near Troy highlights the local infrastructure and industry supporting this corner of Doniphan County.