1963 Map of Maramec Spring

About this map

Maramec Spring and the Old Iron Furnace anchor this 1963 survey of the northern Ozark borderlands, where the landscape transitions from the developed community of St James to the deeply dissected valleys of the Meramec River. This area is marked by a complex network of hollows, including Asher Hollow and Brown Hollow, which drain into the river system. The presence of several family and community burial grounds, such as Hankins Cem, Maramec Cem, and the Masonic Cemetery, provides a wealth of data for those tracing local lineages. Natural landmarks like Natural Bridge and Marcelus Cave highlight the region's karst topography, while the Asher Lookout Tower and Claypits indicate the era's local industry and forest management. Small settlements like Earle and the Boys Town of Missouri further define the mid-century human geography of Phelps County.