1982 Map of Jefferson City

About this map

Missouri River navigation and the expanding infrastructure of the early 1980s define this regional study of central Missouri. The state capital at Jefferson City and the educational hub of Columbia anchor a landscape of agricultural plains and river bottoms, connected by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and a network of regional airports like Columbia Regional Airport and Boonville Airport. Extensive public lands and conservation areas, including the Mark Twain National Forest and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, highlight the preservation of the area's natural landmarks, such as the Devils Backbone. The map also documents institutional footprints through the University of Missouri and the Central Missouri Correction Center, alongside numerous rural settlements like Prairie Home, Hartsburg, and Wooldridge that maintain the region's historic character.