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1966 Map of Leslie

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Leslie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Bourbeuse River and Meramec River converge in the southern portion of this Franklin County landscape, shaping a terrain defined by sharp river bends and rising bluffs. The rail corridor of the Chicago Rock Island And Pacific serves as the primary east-west axis, connecting the established settlements of Leslie and Beaufort. These towns are surrounded by a network of rural landmarks, including the Beaufort Lookout Tower and localized industry such as several Quarry and Claypit sites that indicate the area's geological utility during the mid-1960s.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous community centers, such as St Johns Ch & Cem, Holy Family Sch & Cem, and the small settlement at Casco. The presence of Noser Mill along the Bourbeuse River suggests a historical reliance on water power, while smaller schools like School No 11 and family-named landmarks like Butler Cem provide a granular view of the local social fabric before late-century modernization.