1974 Map of Hermann

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Hermann serves as a focal point along the south bank of the Missouri River in this mid-1970s record, where the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks trace the shoreline below Kaltmeyers Bluff. Across the water, the floodplain is defined by Loutre River and Loutre Slough, while the northern bank carries the Missouri Kansas Texas line through McKittrick. The terrain south of the river is notably dotted with family-named burial sites, including the Langendoerfer Cem, Poeschel Cem, and Tinermeyer Cem, reflecting deep-rooted settlement patterns in Gasconade County. Industrial activity is evident in several Claypits and a Quarry near the city, while aviation and recreation are represented by the Hermann Muni Airport on Mc Girk Island and the Hermann Country Club to the north. This survey documents the area's transition between river-dependent industry and established agricultural communities.