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1947 Map of Altenburg

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Altenburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dynamic eastern boundary for this survey of Perry and Cape Girardeau counties, characterized by a dense network of Lutheran-influenced settlements and family-named schools. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Apple Creek, which separates the townships of Brazeau and Shawnee. Central to the area are the historic communities of Altenburg, Frohna, and Wittenberg, reflecting a distinct 19th-century settlement pattern that persists into the mid-20th century.

Infrastructure is anchored by river landings such as Leimbach Landing and Hines Landing, alongside the industrial presence of a Power Plant near Grand Tower. Transportation is further detailed through the routes of the St Louis San Francisco and Missouri Pacific railroads. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous rural educational institutions, including the Apple Creek Valley School and Fiehler Sch, as well as established congregations like Pleasant Grove Church.