Historical atlas of Missouri
In ethnic origins, population trends, industrial development and other characteristics as well, Missouri reflects in microcosm much of the growth and progress of American culture. In topography it ranges from lowlands along the Mississippi River to the Ozark Highlands, and it has a pivotal position within the United States. The population center of the country lies within its borders, and it is near the geographical center. It is between the humid eastern forestlands and the drier western plains, between the Cotton Belt states to the south and the Corn Belt states to the north. The 113 maps and accompanying text in this atlas offer a general understanding of the historical-geographical relationships under which the state of Missouri has developed. The maps are divided into ten major sections to illustrate the state’s location within the nation and its component parts; its physiography; its discovery and settlement; characteristics of its population; government, politics, and social aspects; transportation and communication routes; the economic activities of mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce; and towns and cities. The text amplifies the maps and ensures that they can be easily interpreted. References to each map provide the sources used in drawing the maps and a basis for further research
Map, English, 1981, ©1982
1st ed
University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, 1981, ©1982