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1978 Map of Indian Springs

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Indian Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Meramec River winds through this section of Crawford County, carving a valley defined by prominent crossings and riverfront access points like Scott Ford and Klein Ford. Settlement patterns follow the high ground and the corridor of the Burlington Northern railroad, which skirts the southern reaches of the map near Keysville. The landscape is a mix of conservation and rural development, with the Woodson K Woods State Memorial Wildlife Area occupying a significant portion of the western terrain.

Local history is preserved in several country cemeteries and churches, including Shepherd of the Hills Cem and Pleasant Hill Ch. The presence of the Wesco Landing Strip and the industrial activity at the Gravel Pit near Fishing Spring provide insight into the mid-century infrastructure and economy of this Missouri region, while the named springs like Beaver Spring and Richart Spring indicate the area's karst topography.