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2021 Map of Mineral Point

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mineral Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mineral Point and Potosi anchor this landscape along the eastern edge of the Saint Francois Mountains. The map reveals a dense network of country roads and family cemeteries, suggesting a long history of rural settlement. Genealogists will find numerous small burial grounds such as Aquilla Cole Cem, Brick Cem, and the Jarvis Farm Cem scattered throughout the hills.

Modern infrastructure, including the Washington County Airport, contrasts with the older settlement patterns at Springtown and Hopewell. To the east, the terrain transitions into a series of small, private reservoirs including Lac Carmel, Lac Catalina, and Lac Capri, which represent a distinct phase of residential development along Three Hill Cr. The drainage patterns of Mill Cr and its tributaries like Fountain Farm Br shape the area's geography, winding between the elevations where the historic communities of Cadet and Summit were established.