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Roads, railroads, and waterways all helped connect regions within the State of Missouri. Each type of transportation played an important role in Missouri's growth and development.
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Railroad lines criss-cross Missouri
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The map legend on this 1902 official railway map of Missouri lists the companies available to travelers and commercial shippers.
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Few roads for the traveler in 1916
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Imagine planning a road trip in 1916. This map of eastern Missouri illustrates the comparatively few roads available to the traveler in that year.
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Various transportation methods in late-1800s
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As the St. Louis region became more industrialized, the transportation system grew. By 1876 rail, wagon, and steam roads were in use.
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