1959 Map of Joplin
USGS Topo · Published 1959About this map
Industrial activity and interstate connectivity define this 1959 portrait of the Tri-State area. The intensive presence of Lead and Zinc Mines around Joplin, Webb City, and Carterville reveals the mineral wealth that fueled the region's growth, while Coal Mines dot the landscape further north. Educational institutions such as Kansas State College and Missouri Southern State College anchor the larger settlements, reflecting the mid-century development of the local communities.
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