1964 Map of Sprott

About this map

The settlement of Sprott and the surrounding rural landscape of Ste. Genevieve County are defined by a network of creek drainages and small-scale social institutions in the early 1960s. The Missouri Illinois railroad corridor cuts through the northern section of the map, passing by Millers and crossing Establishment Creek. This area shows a dense concentration of family and community landmarks, particularly along the county line shared with St. Francois County. Genealogists will find a significant number of burial sites, including Chestnut Ridge Cem, Oakland Cem, McGee Cem, and Murphy Cem. Educational and religious life is anchored by locations such as Chestnut Ridge Sch, Busiek Sch, and Genevieve Ch. The topography is shaped by the winding paths of Jonca Creek, the North Fork, and Pickle Creek, which feed into the larger waterway of River aux Vases near Butterfly Lake.