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1953 Map of Wien

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The settlement of Wien serves as a focal point in this 1953 landscape, situated at the crossroads of northern Missouri’s rolling prairie and forested creek bottoms. This map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by the numerous country schools and churches that dotted the countryside before mid-century consolidation. Researchers can trace the locations of the High Hill Sch and Miller Sch, along with the St Marys Cem which anchors the Catholic community at Wien. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Mussel Fork and its many tributaries, including Bee Branch and West Branch. These watercourses dictated the early settlement patterns and road networks across the Linn and Macon county lines, creating a patchwork of small family farms and woodlots.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain