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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

The Gasconade River and Bourbeuse River carve deep paths through the Ozark Plateau in this mid-1980s landscape, where small agricultural hubs and conservation lands define the region. Towns like Sullivan, Owensville, and St James anchor a network of rural routes and the Burlington Northern railroad, reflecting a period of steady growth and outdoor recreation. The eastern portion is marked by the expansive Meramec State Forest and Onondaga Cave State Park, highlighting the importance of the limestone geology and river systems to the local economy.

Genealogists and local historians can find many smaller settlements such as Westphalia, Rosati, and Leasburg, alongside unique landmarks like the Old Cherry Mine and Countryside Mem Gardens. From the Rolla National Airport in the south to the northern reaches of Boeuf Creek, the map details a land of limestone ridges like Pea Ridge and river bottoms that have long supported the scattered communities of Franklin, Gasconade, and Crawford counties.