The Lead Belt defines this section of Saint Francois County, anchored by the industrial and residential core of Bonne Terre. This 2015 perspective illustrates the transition from traditional mining areas to modern suburban developments like Terre du Lac, where a dense network of lakes such as Lac Marseilles and Lac Calista replaces the older landscape. Historically significant sites are numerous, particularly cemeteries like Smallpox Cemetery and Saint Francois Cemetery, which provide vital touchstones for genealogists studying the families of the Big River valley.
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1901 · De Soto
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1904 · Farmington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Bonneterre
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Farmington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · De Soto SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1937 · Tiff
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1939 · Tiff
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Saint Louis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Rolla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000