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2012 Map of Spring Bluff

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Spring Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Bourbeuse River winds through the rural landscape of Franklin County in this 2012 study, defining a region where water and transport have long been intertwined. Named crossings such as Peters Ford, Schmitt Ford, and Laubinger Ford highlight the historical importance of the river as a corridor for travel and settlement. This era shows a network of local roads following the ridges and valleys, with routes like Warriors Path and Acid Mine Rd suggesting the varied industrial and cultural history of the area near Spring Bluff.

Genealogists and local researchers will find value in the location of the Laubinger Memorial Cemetery, situated near the center of the quadrangle. The map also documents numerous natural springs, including Roaring Spring, Sour Spring, and Kratz Spring, which feed into tributaries like Little Spring Creek and Winsel Creek. These features underscore the importance of karst topography and natural water sources to the development of this Missouri community.