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1980 Map of Wachita Mountain

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Wachita Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Doe Run and the surrounding mining landscape of St Francois County define this era in Missouri's Lead Belt. The map reveals a region transitioning from its heavy industrial roots, evidenced by the large Mine Dump and numerous Quarry sites, toward conservation and recreation within the Mark Twain National Forest. The St Francis River winds through a complex topography of named peaks like Wachita Mountain and Knob Lick Mtn, the latter featuring the prominent Knob Lick Tower.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several family and community burial grounds such as Doe Run Mem Cem, Pendleton Cem, and O'Bannon Cem. The settlement pattern is anchored by small communities like Syenite and The Flatwoods, while historical infrastructure is preserved in labels for the Old NR RR Grade and the Maeda Sch. The network of country roads, including Old Fredericktown Rd and Vandergriff Road, illustrates the rural connectivity between these highlands and the larger nearby towns.