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1983 Map of Eldon

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Eldon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The town of Eldon serves as the central hub of this Miller County survey, showing a landscape defined by its transition from a rail-based economy to a modern transportation corridor. The St Louis Southwestern Railroad cuts through the northern portion of the map, while an Old Railroad Grade and Old Grade elsewhere suggest the realignment of local infrastructure. To the south, the terrain becomes more varied as it descends toward the Saline Creek and Little Saline Creek drainages.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local family history in the numerous small burial grounds such as Artz-Wenzel Cem, Skinner Cem, and Tol-Wood Cem. The map also captures specialized land use in the early 1980s, including the Eldon Model Airpark, the Rocky Mount Towersite State Wildlife Area, and recreation sites like Fantastic Caverns. Distinctive local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the Tri-County Tech Sch reflect the community's growth during this era.