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1938 Map of Worland

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Worland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Amoret, Worland, and Foster anchor this 1930s landscape along the Missouri-Kansas border, where the Linn Co Bates Co line follows a network of railroads and winding waterways. The Kansas City Southern and Missouri Pacific lines intersect the terrain, reflecting the era's heavy reliance on rail for moving goods across the Osage River valley. The hydrology is dominated by the Osage River and its tributaries, including Mulberry Creek and Walnut Creek, while the Bates County Drainage Ditch indicates early 20th-century efforts to manage the river's floodplain for agricultural use.

Local rural life is meticulously documented through numerous country schools and cemeteries. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Victory Sch, Klondike Sch, and the Independence Ch. The map also captures specific transit points like the State Line Bridge and Marble Bridge, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure connecting these farming communities before mid-century modernization shifted the local economy.