1956 Map of Walnut Grove

About this map

Walnut Grove serves as the central hub of this 1950s survey, where the St Louis San Francisco railroad cuts a diagonal path through the southwestern Missouri landscape. The map reveals a rural economy transitioning between traditional agriculture and industrial extraction, most notably at Phenix where Quarries are marked near the southern border. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Turkey Creek and the Sac River, which drain the rolling hills of the Jackson and Walnut Grove townships. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is exceptionally detailed with family and community landmarks, including Turkey Creek Ch, Harold Ch, and several small burial grounds such as Green Lawn Cem, Williamson Cem, and Lennon Cem. The presence of Graydon Springs and Leith Spring highlights the importance of natural water sources in the early development of these Polk and Greene county borderlands.