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1969 Map of Chesapeake

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Chesapeake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Marionville anchors the southern edge of this Missouri landscape, appearing as a developed grid at the intersection of local rail and road networks in the late 1960s. The town's proximity to the St Louis - San Francisco railroad highlights its historical role as a transit point for the region’s agricultural output. Northward, the topography transitions from the open stretches of Buck Prairie and Aurora into the more broken terrain of Turnback. This area is dotted with small rural communities and local landmarks, including Chesapeake and McKinley, alongside several denominational sites like McNatt Chapel and Mt Olive Ch.

The presence of the Fish Hatchery near Chesapeake and various quarries along the creek beds points to a local economy shaped by both natural resources and conservation. Genealogists can find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial grounds such as Woodland Cem, Grammer Cem, and Butler Cem. From the social gathering space at Lick Prairie Community Hall to the recreational grounds of the Aurora Country Club, the map records the cultural infrastructure of Lawrence County before significant modern expansion.