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1981 Map of Vineland

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Vineland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Valles Mines and the surrounding mineral lands of the Jefferson Co St Francois Co border are detailed in this early 1980s topographic record. The landscape is defined by the Missouri Pacific rail line running through Vineland and the heavy concentration of private cemeteries and small rural institutions that speak to the area's deep family roots. Settlements like Blackwell and Melzo are connected by a network of local routes including Mothershead Road and Lembeck Road.

The topography is a complex system of drainage, from the Big River on the western edge to the meandering Joachim Creek. Numerous man-made lakes, such as Summerset Lake and Lake Timberline, indicate the shift toward residential and recreational development. Amidst these newer waters, historic landmarks like Mt Olive Ch and the Sunrise School remain as anchors of the earlier rural community structure.