Maramec Spring and the Old Iron Furnace anchor this section of the Ozark Highlands, where industrial history meets a complex network of waterways. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Dry Fork and its many tributaries, including Luther Branch and Norman Creek, which eventually reach the Meramec River to the east. The town of Saint James sits at the northwestern edge, serving as a hub for the surrounding rural area. Local family history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds such as Maramec Cemetery, Hawkins Cemetery, and Adams Cemetery. Notable land features like the Natural Bridge near Boys Town of Missouri and the Asher Lookout Tower in the south reflect a landscape utilized for both institutional residence and forest management.
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1903 · Sullivan
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1928 · Meramec Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Steelville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1933 · Steelville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Redbird
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Steelville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Redbird
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Cuba
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Saint Louis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Rolla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000