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1969 Map of Moselle

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Moselle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Bourbeuse River winds through the heart of Franklin County, framing a landscape where agricultural traditions meet mid-century transit expansion. This survey shows the region's topography just as the 4 Lane highway was becoming a dominant fixture, crossing the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad lines. To the east, the St Louis-San Francisco line follows the Meramec River near Moselle, a settlement defined by its proximity to the water and the rail.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including Bethlehem Ch, St Marys Ch, and the Ekey Cem. The presence of the St Clair Municipal Airport and the Midlawn Memorial Gardens reflect the post-war development of the area, while smaller clusters like Gildehouse and Villa Ridge maintain their distinct local identities amidst the surrounding ridges and quarries.