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1961 Map of Versailles

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Versailles serves as the focal point of this early 1960s study, showcasing a well-defined urban grid intersected by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The town's civic life is marked by the central Courthouse, a Post Office, and a High School, while the western edge is anchored by the County Fairground. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a more rural landscape defined by the winding paths of Little Gravois Creek and Haw Creek.

Rural Missouri life is evidenced by a network of country churches including Freedom Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Oak Grove Ch, which suggest the community hubs of the era. To the southeast, the small settlement of Marvin sits along the rail line, while local industry and recreation are represented by scattered Quarries and the Rolling Hills Country Club. The presence of the Versailles Municipal Airport and the James Mill Spring further highlight the diverse land use in Morgan County during this period.