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1969 Map of Jamestown

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Jamestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Jamestown anchors the southwest corner of this landscape, situated on the high ground overlooking a network of creeks that feed into the Missouri River. The river corridor dominates the eastern half of the map, carving a wide valley that serves as a vital transportation artery for the Missouri Pacific and Missouri Kansas Texas railroads. Small riverfront settlements like Lupus, Sandy Hook, and Easley highlight the historical reliance on these rail lines and the river for commerce and travel.

Away from the water, the terrain is defined by rugged drainage basins like Splice Creek and Factory Creek, where local history is preserved in numerous family and community sites. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds, including Pettigrew Cem, Hickam Cem, and Bethel Cem. Cultural landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch and the Indian Mound near Providence reflect the layered human history of Moniteau and Boone counties during this mid-century era.