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2015 Map of Flat River

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Flat River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Lead Belt region of Missouri is documented here, showing a landscape deeply shaped by its industrial heritage. Industrial markers like the Leadwood Tailings Pond and Slime Pond near Federal sit alongside a dense cluster of worker settlements including Leadwood, Rivermines, and Elvins. The cultural diversity of these mining communities is reflected in the presence of the Nativity Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church and several fraternal burial grounds such as Workmens Cemetery and the Knights of Pythias Cemetery.

To the south, the terrain transitions into the high peaks of the Saint Francois Mountains, featuring prominent elevations like Simms Mtn and Sherrill Mtn. The Big River and Saint Francis River drain this topographic system, which includes small rural outposts like Loughboro and the railroad town of Bismarck. The map provides a look at the interplay between heavy industry and the natural ridges of the Ozarks.