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2015 Map of Ironton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ironton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Saint Francois Mountains define the character of this Missouri landscape, where the concentrated settlements of Ironton, Arcadia, and Pilot Knob cluster near the northeastern corner. This area serves as a gateway to some of the state's most significant natural landmarks, including Taum Sauk Mtn and the nearby Mina Sauk Falls. The terrain is marked by numerous peaks such as Shepherd Mtn and Victory Mtn, with narrow passages like Royal Gorge and Ketcherside Gap influencing the paths of modern roads and old routes alike.

Industrial and rural history is visible in the placement of Hogan and Allen Mills in the southern portion of the quadrangle, situated along the valley floor near Big Cr. Small family and local histories are preserved at the Schwab Cemetery and through legacy road names like Guitse Farms Rd and Jones Farm Rd. Much of the eastern and southern territory is managed as part of the Mark Twain National Forest, illustrating the region's shift toward conservation and recreation around features like Shepherd Mountain Lake.