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1969 Map of Gray Summit

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Gray Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Meramec River winds through the central portion of this 1969 survey, defining a landscape of sharp river bends and heavy rail influence. The Missouri Botanical Garden Arboretum occupies a significant expanse within a large loop of the river, while the town of Pacific serves as a major node where the St Louis-San Francisco and Pacific railroads converge. These rail lines are central to the region's development, connecting settlements like Catawissa, Robertsville, and Gray Summit.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including the Old St Bridgets Cem, New St Bridgets Cem, and several family-named locations such as Roberts Cem and Mitchell Cem. Industry is evidenced by numerous quarries and gravel pits scattered near the riverbanks, particularly around the Tri-County Airport. Small rural institutions like Rose Hill Ch and Catawissa Sch anchor the outlying communities.