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1974 Map of Pershing

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Pershing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Gasconade River dominates this mid-1970s landscape, carving sharp meanders like Clausner Bend through the Missouri countryside. Settlement is concentrated in small communities such as Pershing and Bay, while the rural hinterlands are marked by a high density of family and church-affiliated burial grounds, including Bickmeyer Cem and St Pauls Cem. The river's influence on local transportation is evident in the inclusion of Feigler Ferry and Krueger Ford, indicating how residents navigated the water before modern bridging was universal.

Industrial activity is scattered throughout the township of Richland and Boulware, evidenced by numerous Claypit and Quarry sites. Notable landmarks like Helds Island and its associated Helds Island Public Access suggest the river's role in local recreation and navigation. The topography is further defined by various tributaries such as First Creek and Second Creek, which drain into the main channel near Brown Shanty.