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1958 Map of Bonne Terre

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bonne Terre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Bonne Terre sits as the central hub of this mid-century Missouri landscape, where the legacy of lead mining is etched into the terrain. Extensive mine dumps and tailings flank the settlement, signaling the industrial intensity of the era. The Missouri Pacific railroad winds through the valley of the Big River, connecting the main town to outlying areas like East Bonne Terre, Hoffman Junction, and the developing residential area of Terre Du Lac.

Beyond the industrial center, the map reveals a rural community supported by local institutions like the Lead Belt Tech Sch, Primrose Sch, and Providence Ch. Scattered family and community burial grounds, such as Appleberry Cem, Germania Cem, and the Smallpox Cem, provide specific points of interest for genealogists. The northern reaches show a shift toward recreation and conservation with the St Francois State Park and Lake Timberline nestled among the winding tributaries of Bee Run and Coonville Creek.