1986 Map of Mexico

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The South Fork Salt River, Middle Fork Salt River, and North Fork Salt River converge into Mark Twain Lake, a prominent feature in this mid-1980s landscape. This region of East Central Missouri is defined by its agricultural grid and the rail corridors of the Central Illinois and Western and Norfolk and Western railroads. Smaller settlements like Laddonia, Farber, and Rush Hill dot the prairie between the larger hubs of Mexico and Vandalia. To the east, the terrain shifts as it approaches the Mississippi River at Louisiana, where the riverine environment contrasts with the upland plains. Named points of interest such as the Mexico Memorial Airport and several state wildlife areas, including Mark Twain State Park and the Ranacker State Wildlife Area, indicate a mix of municipal development and preserved natural spaces.