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2011 Map of Potosi

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Potosi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Potosi serves as the focal point of this topographic survey, revealing a landscape defined by its mining heritage and historical burial grounds. The town is surrounded by a notable concentration of cemeteries, including the Potosi Colored Cemetery, Saint James Catholic Cemetery, and the Potosi New Masonic Cemetery, which provide significant data for genealogical research. The region's industrial character is evident in the presence of mining-related hydrology, such as the Settle Mine Tailings Pond and Keyes Branch Mine Dam.

Waterways like Mine a Breton Creek and Bates Creek wind through the terrain, connecting smaller outlying settlements like Latty, Frogtown, and Springtown. The map also details local recreational and family landmarks, from the Bates Creek Camp to the McGready Family Cemetery. This detailed recording of the Washington County landscape captures the intersection of early Missouri mining infrastructure and the established community centers that grew around it.