1964 Map of Halifax

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Valles Mines sits on the western edge of this 1964 survey, where the border of Jefferson and St. Francois counties meets the banks of Joachim Creek. This terrain is characterized by deep hollows and high ridges like McMullen Ridge, which separates the drainages of Plattin Creek and McMullen Branch. The map reveals a dense network of local family history through numerous small burial grounds and rural congregations, including the German Ch Cem, Old German Cem, and Charter Ch. To the south, the Big River carves a winding path near the settlement of Halifax, while recreational developments appear at Lake Lacawanna and Laguna Palma. This era in eastern Missouri shows the persistence of early agricultural and mining centers like Flucom and Oakvale alongside mid-century infrastructure like the local Radio Tower.