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1969 Map of Meramec State Park

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Meramec State Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Meramec State Park and the winding course of the Meramec River dominate this landscape during the late 1960s. The map captures a region defined by its cavernous geology and industrial history, from the subterranean depths of Meramec Caverns and Fisher Cave to the prominent iron-working heritage at the Old Hamilton Iron Works. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous hollows, including Campbell Hollow, Murphy Hollow, and Sleepy Hollow, reflecting a complex topography that concentrated settlement and transport along the riverbanks and ridges.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Pea Ridge Mine in the southern portion of the sheet, supported by a Landing Strip, Substation, and a Missouri Pacific rail spur. Local community life is evidenced by the Pea Ridge School, Pea Ridge Cemetery, and small rural congregations like Reedville Church. The presence of the Sappington Bridge and a Gaging Station on the Meramec underscores the river's role as both a recreational asset and a vital geographic artery for Washington and Franklin counties.