1965 Map of Mount Vernon

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The Mount Vernon regional hub is defined here by its intersection of major transportation and social infrastructure in the mid-1960s. The city serves as a core for Jefferson County, anchored by a central Courthouse and Post Office, while outlying areas like Drivers and Bakerville show the broader rural settlement pattern. Significant institutional presence is marked by the State Sanatorium and a local Childrens Home, alongside the growth of higher education at the Community College. To the south, the Mt Vernon State Game Farm and portions of the Rend Lake State Waterfowl Management Area illustrate the conservation and land management efforts of the era. The landscape is carved by the Big Muddy River and Casey Fork, with water resources secured at the L & N Reservoir and recreational spaces found at the Indian Hills Country Club. Three major railroads—the Southern, Missouri Pacific, and Louisville and Nashville—converge here, reflecting the city's historical role as a rail transit point.