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1958 Map of Potosi

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Potosi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Potosi serves as the focal point of this Washington County survey, revealing a landscape deeply marked by its mineral-rich heritage. Numerous unnamed Mine and Mines dot the terrain, particularly around the town center and extending toward Springtown. The industrial footprint is further evidenced by several Tailings Ponds and a Sewage Disposal plant. Transport in the region is dominated by the Missouri Pacific railroad, which skirts the eastern edge of the township, while the west is characterized by the expansive Mark Twain National Forest.

Local life at mid-century is captured through its community landmarks, from the County Fairground to several rural congregations. Genealogists can trace roots at Nicholson Cem and Sunset Hill Cem, or locate early educational sites like Breton Creek Sch and the central High Sch. The natural drainage of the Ozarks is well-documented, with Bates Creek and Renault Creek carving through the wooded hillsides near Latty.