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1966 Map of Jackson

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Cape Girardeau County seat of Jackson serves as the focal point of this survey, showing a network of established roads like Main St and Washington St intersecting with the Missouri Pacific railroad. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Byrd Hills and a dense collection of family cemeteries, including the Clippard Cem, Wheeler Cem, and Ramsey Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research.

Rural life in the mid-1960s is reflected in the spread of small communities such as Oak Ridge, Pocahontas, and Fruitland. Local social landmarks, such as the Drive-in Theater and Weiss Roadside Park, highlight the era's automotive culture. Significant drainage patterns are visible through the course of Apple Creek and Whitewater Creek, while industry is represented by a Quarry and Gravel Pit located near the established settlements.