1973 Map of Dissen

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Dissen and the surrounding rural communities of Franklin and Gasconade counties are captured in this mid-1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by small family settlements and numerous country burial grounds. The map reveals a high density of genealogical landmarks, including the Kohlbush Cem, Helling Cem, and Meyers Cem, alongside local centers of worship such as Senate Grove Ch and Stone Ch. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Etiah Knobs down to the winding waters of Big Berger Creek and Cedar Fork. Notable landmarks like Jacobs Well Cave and the Maria Vista Retreat suggest a mix of natural features and private institutions. Economic activity is limited to small-scale operations, evidenced by several scattered Quarry sites and a Claypit, while the settlement at Stony Hill marks the western edge of the quadrangle.