1901 Map of De Soto
USGS Topo · Published 1913About this map
De Soto serves as a major hub for the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern RR at the turn of the century, anchoring a landscape where river crossings and early industry define the community structure. The Meramec River and Big River dominate the drainage of this region, their winding courses punctuated by dozens of named crossings such as Fishtrap Ford, Shawneetown Ford, and Virginia Mines Ford. These fords, alongside milling sites like Pohlman Mill and Waits Sawmill, illustrate the 1890s reliance on local waterpower and specific topographic gaps for transit.
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Editions of this 1901 De Soto Map
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Historical Maps of Wildwood Through Time
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