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1967 Map of Cape Girardeau NE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cape Girardeau NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Trail of Tears State Park anchors the northeastern corner of this landscape, marking the historic path along the bluffs above the Mississippi River. Further south, the rural character of Cape Girardeau County is defined by small clusters of settlement at Leemon, Oriole, and Neelys Landing. The map reveals a dense network of country cemeteries and churches that serve as vital touchstones for genealogical research, including Vangilder Cem, Heuer Cem, and the historic Old McKendree Chapel.

Drainage patterns are dominated by numerous creeks such as Cape La Croix Creek and Indian Creek, which carve through the hilly terrain of Tricky Hill and Coker Knob. This 1967 survey also documents the mid-century infrastructure of the region, featuring the Radio Towers (KFVS-TV) and established property lines indicated by fine red dashed fence and field markers, offering a clear view of the area's agricultural and social organization.