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2017 Map of Leadmine

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Leadmine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Leadmine stands as the primary community in this portion of Dallas County, situated near the headwaters of numerous hollows that drain toward the Niangua River. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage patterns and namesake bluffs, such as Osborn Bluff and Webster Bluff, which overlook the river's winding path. This area represents a transition from upland agriculture to the dense network of ravines typical of the region's topography.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through landmarks like the Kirk Cem and numerous named hollows, including Buzzard Cave Hollow and Wolfpen Hollow. The names of local crossings and water sources, such as Herrick Ford, Webster Spring, and King Spring, point to the traditional reliance on the river and its tributaries for movement and resources. Signs of historical industry appear in labels like Smelter Hollow and Sawmill Hollow, hinting at the extraction and processing activities that once supported the local economy.