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2015 Map of Tiff

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Tiff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cannon Mines and the surrounding mineral-rich hills of Washington County define this landscape, where mining heritage and small rural settlements converge. The area is dotted with historical communities such as Bellefontaine, Shibboleth, and Baryties, the latter referencing the barite mining industry that has long shaped the local economy. Transport and commerce are evidenced by the Mo Pac railroad line cutting through the eastern corridor near Blackwell and the Big River.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous family and community burial grounds like Saint Joseph Cemetery, Goff Cemetery, and Barlow Cemetery. The complex topography is marked by distinctive names such as Chimney Bluff and Hoot Owl Hollow, while the water network, featuring Mineral Fork and Whaley Scott Lake, highlights the importance of local resources to the growth of towns like Fertile and Theabeau Town.