1945 Map of Ironton

About this map

Ironton and Arcadia serve as the central valley hubs in this mid-century portrait of the St. Francois Mountains, where the Missouri Pacific railroad winds through a landscape of granite peaks and historic mining centers. The map documents industrial and community landmarks such as the Ozark Ore Co Lake near Iron Mountain and the County Farm east of Arcadia. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain, from the Arcadia Bible Camp near Lake Killarney to the numerous family and community burial grounds like Rebel Cem, Schwab Cem, and Blanton Cem. Natural landmarks like Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in Missouri, and the geological curiosity known as the Devils Toll Gate highlight the unique topography. Rural education is well-represented by scattered schoolhouses including Cedar Bluff Sch and Thorn Grove Sch, illustrating the dispersed settlement pattern of the era before modern consolidation.