1945 Map of Warrenton

About this map

The county seat of Warrenton serves as the central hub for this mid-century Missouri landscape, where the Wabash railroad corridor facilitates movement through the central Elkhorn and Camp Branch townships. This 1940s-era study captures the transition from a railroad-dependent economy to the beginnings of modern highway development, with an Airway Beacon situated in the western hills indicating early aviation infrastructure. The map is densely populated with community landmarks, including numerous small country schools like Dime Run Sch and Pleasant Hill Sch, and legacy burial grounds such as Camp Branch Cem and Slavens Cem. To the north, the Chicago and Burlington rail line anchors the settlement of Hawk Point, while the southern reaches descend toward Charrette Creek and the wooded terrain around Roundabout Hill.