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1981 Map of Paydown

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Paydown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Gasconade River winds through the northern half of this quadrangle, shaping a landscape defined by sharp bends and high bluffs near Paydown. During the early 1980s, this area maintained a mix of rural agriculture and extractive industries, evidenced by numerous claypits and a Quarry in the southern township. The presence of the Rolla National Airport and the Vichy Lookout Tower highlights the region's importance as a transportation and monitoring hub for central Missouri.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds like Snodgrass Cem, Bowles Cem, and Walker Cem. The map also captures the ecclesiastical geography of the time with Union Hill Ch and Bethel Ch serving as community anchors. Water features such as Paydown Springs and Given Spring feed into the river system, supporting the local campground and public river access points.