2015 Map of Halifax

About this map

Valles Mines and the settlement of Halifax define the southern landscape of this Missouri quadrangle, situated where the borders of Jefferson, St. Francois, and Ste. Genevieve counties converge. The area is characterized by a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as the Old German Cemetery and Byrd Cemetery, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The terrain is marked by distinct geological features like Saltpeter Hollow and McMullen Ridge, while the northern portion features smaller settlements like Flucom and Oakvale. The drainage network, including Plattin Creek and the W Fork Plattin Cr, reveals a rural development pattern of dispersed farmsteads and narrow hollows. Notable landmarks like the Aire Parque Airport and Harmons Farm Pond reflect the modern land use in this traditionally agricultural and mining-influenced region.