Ironton Missouri Mark Twain NF Pilot Knob USGS Topo Map 1968
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Ironton Missouri Mark Twain NF Pilot Knob USGS Topo Map 1968

$46

This USGS 15-minute topographic map of Ironton, Missouri is a 1945 edition printed in 1968, in good condition on thick stock with a flawless map area and a never-folded sheet, marked only by moderate handling and a crease in the upper right corner. Set about 15 miles southwest of Farmington, the quad takes in Ironton, Pilot Knob, Arcadia, and Iron Mountain Lake across Iron, Madison, St. Francois, and Washington counties, along with part of the Mark Twain National Forest. The place names here trace the old iron-mining country of southeastern Missouri, where Pilot Knob and Iron Mountain gave the region its name and its industry.

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MAP DETAILS
TITLEIronton
STATEMissouri
LOCATION15 miles southwest of Farmington
SERIES15-minute
EDITION1945
PRINTED1968
SCALE1:62500
SHEET DIMENSIONS16 1/2 x 20 inches (approximate)
MAP DIMENSIONS13 7/8 x 17 1/2 inches
COVERAGE AREA14 x 17 miles
SHEET CONDITION
For maps of this vintage, effort is made to note all visible flaws, no matter how minor.
OVERALL CONDITIONGood
SHEET NOTESmoderately handled, never folded, crease in upper right sheet corner
MAP AREAflawless map area
COLLARSvery minor wear or tears, no markings, minor blemishes, small inventory stamp in bottom collar
MAP COVERAGE
Quadrangle extent overlaid on current basemap.

This vintage sheet is a 1945 edition of the Ironton Missouri USGS topographic map. It is an original 58-year-old 1968 United States Geological Survey print in good condition.

HOW THIS MAP CAN BE USED
In addition to making a fascinating conversation piece, this sheet would look great in a frame or on display, make a unique and prized gift for anyone interested in this area, be perfect as a reference for genealogy studies or general historical research, or fill that missing piece in your collection. Maps of this vintage are printed on durable stock and are well-suited for outdoor activities and recreation of all kinds, including hiking, backpacking, hunting, rafting and kayaking, backcountry skiing, geocaching, general exploration, treasure hunting, etc.

FEATURES SHOWN ON THE MAP
The Ironton 15-minute map shows cities and towns, roads, railroads, utilities and energy infrastructure, rivers, creeks, elevation contour lines, public land survey lines, county, state, and other administrative boundaries as they existed at the time of the survey. All known structures (houses, businesses, churches, schools, barns, cabins, etc) are also shown.

A VALUABLE HISTORICAL RECORD
Maps from the 15-minute series for the continental United States are no longer produced or printed by the USGS and original prints are becoming increasingly difficult to find. They are a valuable historical record for an area, as they contain many placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.

PLACENAMES
The following places are found within the boundary of this quadrangle. They may or may not be shown or labeled, depending on the map series and vintage.
* Cities and Towns-> Arcadia, Belleview, Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain Lake, Ironton, Pilot Knob, and Roselle
* Counties Covered-> Iron, Madison, St. Francois, and Washington
* Federal Land Units-> Mark Twain National Forest
* Rivers and Streams-> Allen Branch, Belleview Creek, Big Creek, Carver Creek, Cedar Creek, Chambers Creek, Charles Creek, Claybaugh Creek, Doe Run CreekEast Fork Black River, and others
* Water Bodies-> Hill View Lake, Iron Mountain Tailings Pond, Lake Avalon, and Shepherd Mountain Lake

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