2000 Map of Iron Mountain Lake

About this map

Iron Mountain Lake and the surrounding peaks of the St. Francois Mountains dominate this landscape at the turn of the millennium. The terrain is marked by significant industrial and natural features, from the legacy of mineral extraction visible at Doe Run and the large Tailings Pond near Pilot Knob Lake, to the protected timberlands of the Mark Twain National Forest. The map captures a transition between the established community at Mineral City and the more dispersed settlements tucked into the hollows. Genealogists will find several burial grounds, including the German Cem, Grieder Cem, and Dent Cem. Waterways like the St Francis River and Indian Creek weave between prominent elevations such as Little Stone Mountain and Bread Tray Mountain. This survey provides a clear view of the road network connecting these remote sites, including Old Vandergriff Rd and Buck Mountain Road.