1967 Map of Cape Girardeau NE

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Trail of Tears State Park anchors the northeastern corner of this Cape Girardeau County landscape, overlooking the Mississippi River bluffs. The interior terrain is defined by the winding paths of Indian Creek and Cape La Croix Creek, which carve through the townships of Shawnee, Byrd, and Randol. Rural life in the late 1960s centered on small settlements like Leemon, Oriole, and Neelys Landing, with historical roots visible in landmarks such as Old McHendree Chapel and McLains Chapel. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named locations, including the Vangilder, Noland, and Lange cemeteries. The emergence of modern communication is noted by the presence of Radio Towers (KFVS-TV), while prominent elevations like Grassy Knob and Thompson Hill dictate the area's topographic character.