1961 Map of Willard

About this map

The town of Willard serves as a central hub for this Greene County landscape, where the ST L - S F RR cuts diagonally across a terrain defined by rolling hills and significant water sources. The Little Sac River winds through the northeast corner, crossed by notable structures such as the Hackney Mill Bridge and Sheels Bridge. Local history is deeply rooted in rural congregations and burial grounds, including Tatum Chapel, Friendship Ch, and the Wesley Cem. Small settlements like Pearl and Cave Spring mark the periphery of Willard's growth, while the southern edge transition toward the Springfield Municipal Airport. The industrial presence of a Quarry near the railroad tracks and the recreational Golf Course northwest of town suggest a diversifying economy in the mid-20th century, balanced by established agriculture and family-named landmarks like Flint Hill and Brower Spring.