1964 Map of Festus

About this map

Festus and Crystal City serve as the primary anchors for this 1964 survey, capturing the twin cities during a period of mid-century growth along the Burlington Northern and Missouri Pacific railroads. The map reveals a high density of civic and religious institutions, ranging from Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady School to the County School for Retarded Children. The industrial character of the region is grounded by a quarry near Silica, while the residential expansion is evident in the development of Olympian Village to the south.