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1937 Map of Vienna

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Vienna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Gasconade River and Maries River carve through the central Missouri landscape, defining the character of this late-1930s survey. At Vienna, the seat of Maries County, the terrain is marked by a complex network of hollows and ridges like Turkey Hollow and Pea Hollow. This era is characterized by an extensive system of rural education and river crossings that have since evolved, featuring numerous local landmarks such as Little Flock Sch, Paydown Sch, and Bend Sch.

Transit across the waterways relied on historic crossings like Gaines Ferry, Lanes Ford, and Henderson Ford. The map also captures specialized land uses of the period, from the industrial Terrill Clay Pit to the recreational Paydown Club and Indian Ford Lodge. Subterranean features are notably documented, including Saltpeter Cave, Bat Cave, and Granny Baker Cave, highlighting the karst topography of the region.