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1971 Map of St. Joseph South

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of St. Joseph South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Industrial expansion and riverfront activity define the southern reaches of St Joseph during the early 1970s. The landscape transitions from the urban density of Hyde Park and the massive Stockyards along the Missouri River to the agricultural terrain of southern Buchanan Co. A dense network of transport infrastructure is evident, including the Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads which intersect the rolling topography.

Rural life is anchored by family and community landmarks such as Kyle, Willow Brook, and several country schools like Mid-Buchanan Sch. The map preserves the locations of numerous burial grounds including Old Sparta Cem and Mt Pleasant Cem, providing essential data for genealogical research. To the east, the Pigeon Hill State Wildlife Area stands as a significant natural feature amidst the developing highway corridors of the era.