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1972 Map of New Melle

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of New Melle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

New Melle and the surrounding agricultural valleys of St. Charles and Warren counties are captured here in the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Dardenne Creek and Femme Osage Creek, with small settlements like Cappeln and Femme Osage serving as local hubs. This era shows a transition toward recreational development, evidenced by the cluster of lakes such as Lake Sherwood, Lake Robin Hood, and Lake Alan.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local religious and community sites, including St Pauls Cem, Friedens Cem, and St Johns Ch. The presence of the Emmaus Sanitarium and various rural infrastructure like Foristell Road and Sneak Road provides a clear view of the region's social and transit footprint before more modern suburban expansion altered the character of these historic Missouri townships.