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1958 Map of Mineral Point

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mineral Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mineral Point and the surrounding mining district of Washington County are defined by an extensive extractive landscape of pits, tailings ponds, and rail spurs. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the central artery, connecting settlements like Cadet, Fountain Farm, and Hopewell. The area is notably dense with small family and community cemeteries, such as Brick Cem, Acquilla Cole Cem, and Westover Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Missouri.

Evidence of the region's industrial evolution is visible in the numerous labels for mines and strip mines, contrasted with the spiritual life of the community at Apostolic Ch, Missionary Ch, and New Diggens Tabernacle. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the emergence of Terre Du Lac signifies a shift toward residential development near the waters of Potosi Lake and the Big River, while the Potosi Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark on the high ground.