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1905 Map of Bonne Terre

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Bonne Terre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Bonne Terre and the surrounding mining districts of St. Francois County are depicted here following a 1903 survey, capturing the region's intense industrial development. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Big River and an intricate network of specialized rail lines, including the Mississippi River and Bonne Terre RR and the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern RR. These lines connect concentrated settlements like Leadwood, Desloge, and Flat River, which grew rapidly around the local mineral resources.

To the south and west, the terrain rises into the highlands of the Clark National Forest, featuring prominent landmarks such as Hughes Mtn and Simms Mtn. The map clearly delineates the Washington and St. Francois County boundary as it cuts through rugged topography. Small railway stops and junctions like Mineral Point and Irondale serve as vital links between the industrial centers and the more rural reaches of Belleview and Randolph.