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1963 Map of Joplin East

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Joplin East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The industrial legacy of southwest Missouri's lead and zinc mining district is clearly visible across this landscape, where extensive areas of tailings and numerous quarries surround the expanding eastern edge of Joplin. The map documents the post-war suburban growth into areas like Duquesne and Duenweg, while maintaining a dense network of older infrastructure including the Kansas City Southern and St Louis San Francisco railroads.

Local civic landmarks such as Joe Becker Memorial Stadium and several educational institutions, including East Jr High Sch and Underwood Sch, anchor the residential neighborhoods. To the south, the terrain transitions into the more natural drainage of Shoal Creek, featuring landmarks like the Saginaw Cem and Sacmount Bible Camp. The transition between the Jasper and Newton county lines is marked by a shift from the heavy mining landscape of the north to the more wooded, creek-defined areas near Saginaw.