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1985 Map of Sullivan

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Sullivan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Sullivan, Cuba, and Owensville serve as central hubs in this mid-1980s landscape, where the Burlington Northern railroad and Interstate 44 corridor facilitate movement through the foothills of the Ozarks. The region is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the winding Bourbeuse River and Gasconade River, which shaped the early settlement patterns of the surrounding townships like Boulware and Canaan.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as St Johns Ch and Countryside Mem Gardens, while the area's geological and recreational character is anchored by Onondaga Cave State Park and the Meramec State Forest. Smaller rural communities such as St Cloud and Jake Prairie illustrate the transition from agricultural centers to modern rural residential areas. The presence of Fort Hudson and the Technical School further reflect the institutional and historical layers of this central Missouri corridor.