1963 Map of Maramec Spring

About this map

Meramec Spring and its surrounding landscape reveal a rich intersection of natural landmarks and early Missouri industry during the early 1960s. The site of the Old Iron Furnace sits near the spring, marking the historical importance of mineral extraction in this corner of the Ozarks. To the northwest, the settlement of St James is shown in detail, including the Masonic Cemetery and the Boys Town of Missouri campus. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Dry Fork and Meramec River, which carve through the land alongside features like Natural Bridge and Marcellus Cave. Higher elevations are marked by the Asher Lookout Tower and the prominent Knobview. Scattered family burial grounds, including Hawkins Cem and Adams Cem, provide valuable data for those tracing local lineages near the rural outpost of Earle.