1969 Map of Sullivan

About this map

The St Louis - San Francisco railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for development across this 1960s landscape, connecting the growing hub of Sullivan with the neighboring town of Bourbon. Urban expansion is evident in the purple-tinted updates around Sullivan, where new residential streets and the Sullivan High School mark the town's northward reach toward Oak Grove. This era of mid-century infrastructure is anchored by landmarks like the Sullivan Memorial Airport and a Drive-in Theater, while the surrounding terrain remains deeply defined by narrow hollows and the winding course of the Meramec River. Rural life is well-documented through small community markers, including Wesleyan Church and several family burial grounds such as Finney Cemetery and St Anthony's Cemetery. Down toward the southern border, the map details the terrain around Camp Mihaska and the confluence of Blue Springs Creek and Crows Creek, revealing the persistent natural character of the Ozark foothills.