1992 Map of Dillon

About this map

St Louis-San Francisco RR tracks cut a diagonal path across this Phelps County landscape, connecting the regional centers of Rolla and St James. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Dry Fork and its tributaries, such as Green Acre Branch and Little Dry Fork, which carve through the prominent Schuman Ridge. This 1990s revision reveals a mix of established rural life and specialized development, including the USGS Center and multiple municipal facilities. Genealogical interest is high given the numerous family and community burial grounds scattered throughout the area, including Wishon Cem, Burton Cem, and Elliot Cem. From the waters of Little Prairie Lake to the small settlement at Dillon, the map captures a period of steady growth as residential trailer parks and churches like Bellview Ch appear alongside traditional limestone quarries.