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1958 Map of Flat River

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Flat River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lead mining operations and heavy industrial activity define the landscape around Flat River and Desloge in the late 1950s. The region is marked by extensive tailing piles and numerous Mine Dumps, most notably near Leadwood and Rivermines, reflecting the area's economic dependence on mineral extraction. The urban corridor stretching from Esther through Elvins shows a dense concentration of residential development, including educational facilities like the Jr College and Eugene Field Sch.

In the western and southern reaches, the terrain shifts toward more agricultural and natural features, with the Big River and St Francis River providing natural drainage. Smaller settlements like Bismarck and Frankclay are linked by the Missouri Pacific railroad, which served as a vital artery for moving lead and timber. This survey also documents several family and local burial grounds, including Mitchell Cem, Gibson Cem, and Matkin Cem, alongside the aviation facilities at the Bismarck Landing Field.