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1969 Map of Hartsburg

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Hartsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Missouri River forms the central artery of this region, separating the hills of Boone and Cole Counties as it flows past the riverside community of Hartsburg. Along its northern bank, the Missouri Kansas Texas line traces the floodplain, while the Missouri Pacific railroad navigates the southern shore near Marion. This era shows a landscape shaped by both early settlement and institutional development, notably the expansive grounds of the Central Missouri Correction Center situated near Claysville.

Local history is preserved in the numerous upland landmarks such as Bonds Chapel, Kings Chapel, and the Mt Pleasant Church and Cemetery. Distinctive geological features like Bull Rock and Sugar Loaf Rock stand as natural markers along the river's path, while the presence of several Quarries and the Sewage Disposal plant reflect the mid-century industrial and civic infrastructure of the river valley.