1962 Map of Puxico

About this map

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.