1958 Map of Potosi

About this map

Potosi anchors the northeastern corner of this Washington County landscape, a region defined by its long-standing mining operations and the vast acreage of the Clark National Forest. In the late 1950s, the area retained a strong network of rural institutions, including the Shirley Sch and Valley High Sch, alongside numerous country congregations like Glory Hill Ch and Marler Chapel. The terrain is deeply dissected by watercourses such as Fourche a Renault and Big River, which influenced the placement of early settlements like Belgrade and Caledonia. For those researching local families, the presence of the Marble Cem, McClain Cem, and Caledonia Cem provides specific points of interest for genealogical study within this heavily wooded and mineral-rich portion of the Missouri Ozarks.