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1958 Map of Mineral Point

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mineral Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Mining operations and railroad transport define the landscape of Mineral Point and surrounding Union and Breton townships during the late 1950s. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary artery for the region, threading past numerous extraction sites and tailings ponds that mark the local lead and barite industry. Smaller settlements like Cadet, Summit, and Hopewell are interspersed among a dense network of country churches, including the Apostolic Ch and Pleasant Valley Chapel.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds and landmarks. Sites such as Acquilla Cole Cem, Brick Cem, and the Yeargain Cem are clearly indicated, along with rural educational centers like Stony Point Sch. The terrain is drained by the Big River and various branches like Fountain Farm Branch, while the south-central portion features Potosi Lake and the prominent Potosi Lookout Tower.