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Missouri cities, towns and counties grew rapidly from the mid-1800s as people moved west. Mapmakers used various mapping techniques to give us a glimpse into the political, cultural, and economical life of these communities.
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St. Louis plat map, 1804
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Plat maps, showing buildings and homes, were popular in the 1800s. This 1804 map of St. Louis also includes names of some early land owners.
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Political maps show ward boundaries
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Mapmakers used colors and shapes on political maps to indicate ward boundaries and incorporated land areas.
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Topographc maps show shape of the land
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Other mapmakers created topographic or 'topo' maps to show how hills, riverbeds, and valleys impacted on the growth of the city and the building of roads and railroads.
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