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1961 Map of Versailles

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Versailles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Versailles serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, showing the town's layout during a period of mid-century growth. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad cuts through the heart of the community, passing near the Courthouse and the local High Sch. Rural life outside the town center is marked by several traditional community anchors, including Freedom Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Oak Grove Ch.

The landscape transitions from the developed town site to the more varied terrain of Moreau, where Little Gravois Creek and Clabber Creek drain the countryside. Local industry and recreation are represented by the Quarries to the west and the Rolling Hills Country Club to the north. Historical sites such as James Mill Spring and the small settlement of Marvin provide valuable points of interest for those researching Morgan County's local history and genealogy.