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1986 Map of Farmington

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Farmington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Lead Belt of the St. Francois Mountains region is shown here during a period of transition in the late 20th century. Large industrial and mining footprints are evident near Leadwood, Desloge, and Flat River, reflecting the legacy of mineral extraction that shaped these Ozark communities. The Missouri Pacific RR connects these major hubs, while the landscape south of Farmington gives way to significant public lands and geological landmarks.

Conservation areas and state recreation sites, including Johnson Shut-Ins State Park and St. Joe State Park, dominate the southwestern and central portions of the sheet. Notable peaks such as Taum Sauk Mountain and Shepherd Mountain define the high elevations of the Mark Twain National Forest. Between these heights, the valleys are dotted with smaller settlements like Graniteville, Arcadia, and Doe Run, where traditional land use meets the expansion of regional water features like Lake Avalon and Iron Mountain Lake.