1958 Map of Flat River

About this map

Mining operations and industrial infrastructure define this portion of the Old Lead Belt, where extensive tailings ponds and mine dumps surround the interconnected communities of Flat River, Desloge, and Leadwood. The landscape is a complex network of resource extraction and transit, with the Missouri Pacific railroad and various old RR grades facilitating the movement of ore. Notable local burial grounds such as St Johns Cem, Mitchell Cem, and Adams Cem provide significant points of interest for genealogists tracing families in the St. Francois County area. Beyond the industrial zones, the terrain rises toward Simms Mountain and Sulphur Mountain, while recreation is represented by the expansive St Joe State Park. The map also captures the transition of the northern timberlands within the Mark Twain National Forest and the path of the Big River.