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1964 Map of Festus

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Festus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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.

Waterways like Joachim Creek and Plattin Creek define the physical landscape, winding past numerous family and community burial grounds including Madison Cemetery and Baker Cemetery. Notable transit landmarks such as the Festus Memorial Airport and the Old Railroad Grade illustrate the shifting transportation patterns of Jefferson County. Researchers can also locate smaller settlements like Hematite and Ludwig, each marked by their proximity to the rail lines and creek beds.