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1961 Map of Willard

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Willard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Willard stands at a central junction in Greene County, Missouri, where the ST Louis San Francisco railroad bisects the landscape. The township structure of Cass, Murray, Roberson, and Center is clearly visible, reflecting the rural organization of the mid-20th century. Water is a defining element of the local geography, with numerous named springs such as Cave Spring, Brower Spring, and Clear Creek Spring feeding the area's drainage systems.

Along the Little Sac River, historic crossings including Johnson Ford Bridge, Hackney Mill Bridge, and Knox Ford Bridge mark established routes of travel. Local social history is well-preserved through numerous rural institutions, including Mt Pleasant Ch, Friendship Ch, and Tatum Chapel, alongside family-named cemeteries like Wesley Cem and Murray Cem. In the southeast, the expansion of the Springfield Municipal Airport and the presence of a Quarry indicate the area's diversifying economic and infrastructure footprint.