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1962 Map of Puxico

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Puxico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Mingo National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northern half of this landscape, where the swampy bottomlands of the St. Francis River basin are defined by a complex system of drainage ditches and natural sloughs. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Cypress Lake and Mingo Slough to the prominent elevations of Rockhouse Ridge and Bee Press Ridge. This 1960s survey documents the critical intersection of conservation efforts and local infrastructure, with the Refuge Headquarters situated near the town of Puxico.

Cultural landmarks and small agrarian settlements like Asherville and Star are scattered throughout the southern section, connected by the St Louis San Francisco railroad line. Local history is deeply rooted in the rural landscape, as seen in the numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Duck Creek Ch and Gravel Hill Cem, which anchor these small Missouri communities during an era of continued rural development and environmental management.