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2015 Map of Old Mines

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Old Mines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Old Mines and the surrounding Washington County landscape reflect a deep history of settlement tied to the mineral-rich lead belt of Missouri. The map highlights a concentrated cluster of heritage sites, particularly the three distinct locations of Saint Joachim Cemetery Number 1, Saint Joachim Cemetery Number 2, and Saint Joachim Cemetery Number 3, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this long-established community. Nearby, the Old Baptist Church and its associated Old Baptist Cemetery further anchor the local cultural record.

The terrain is defined by the eastern edges of the Saint Francois Mountains, where the Mineral Fork and its tributaries like Sycamore Cr and Rocky Br have carved a complex system of hollows and ridges. Features such as Black Jack Ridge and Politte Ridge rise above the valleys, while named hollows like Clifton School Hollow and Emily Hollow suggest the historical locations of early homesteads and rural institutions. Small settlements including Aptus, Robidoux, and Racola are connected by a network of local roads such as Pashia Rd and Bequette RD, tracing the path of development through the Missouri Ozarks.