Old Maps of Osage Bend, Missouri

Explore 15 old maps of Osage Bend, spanning from 1888 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Osage Bend, MO maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Tuscumbia
    1888 Map of Tuscumbia
    1888 Tuscumbia
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Osage River valley comes to life in the 1880s, showcasing the intricate river bends and rugged hills of central Missouri. Genealogists and researchers can trace the original locations of early settlements like Tuscumbia, St. Elizabeth, and Iberia.

  2. 1894 Map of Tuscumbia
    1894 Map of Tuscumbia
    1894 Tuscumbia
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri's river-and-rail landscape is captured here in the 1890s as the Osage River served as the region's main artery. Genealogists and historians can trace the early boundaries of communities like Tuscumbia, St. Elizabeth, and Iberia.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Jefferson City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri and the northern Ozarks come into focus in this late 1940s survey of the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Jefferson City and Sedalia or locate family roots near Bagnell Dam and the Lake of the Ozarks.

  4. 1948 Map of Meta, 1963 Print
    1948 Map of Meta, 1963 Print
    1948 Meta
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Osage River valley in the late 1940s shows a landscape of river ferries and emerging rail hubs. Researchers can trace family sites like St Cecilia Cem & Ch, early river infrastructure at the US Lock & Dam, and rural centers such as Koeltztown.

  5. 1950 Map of Meta
    1950 Map of Meta
    1950 Meta
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century life in the Missouri river hills centers on the winding Osage River and the small parish towns of the interior. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural schools and burial grounds, including St Cecelia Cem and the Bodie Ferry (Aban'd).

  6. 1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Jefferson City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the early postwar years showcases a landscape defined by the winding Lake of the Ozarks and the state capital at Jefferson City. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail networks of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities like Tuscumbia, St Elizabeth, and St Anthony.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Jefferson City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Missouri River and the expanding reach of Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific or locate the early footprint of Whiteman AFB and Jefferson City.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Jefferson City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the late fifties shows a region transforming through the growth of Whiteman Air Force Base and the Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace rail lines like the Missouri Pacific or find family roots at Enloe Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cem.

  9. 1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Jefferson City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri is captured during the mid-fifties as the river economy and rail networks like the Missouri Pacific met the rise of the automobile. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure from the Lake of the Ozarks up to Providence Cemetery and Knob Noster State Park.

  10. 1983 Map of Lake Of The Ozarks, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lake Of The Ozarks, 1984 Print
    1983 Lake Of The Ozarks
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake of the Ozarks region in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep river bends and growing recreation. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Versailles to Meta and locate old mining sites like Tiff Mine.

  11. 1987 Map of Wardsville, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Wardsville, 1988 Print
    1987 Wardsville
    1988 Print · USGS
    The winding Osage River corridor comes into focus in the late 1980s, revealing a landscape of upland farms and riverbank forests. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Wardsville to Osage Bend, and explore the grounds of Painted Rock State Forest.

  12. 2011 Map of Wardsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wardsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Wardsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Osage Bend, including Wardsville, Honey Creek, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Wardsville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wardsville, 2015 Print
    2015 Wardsville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Osage Bend, including Wardsville, Honey Creek, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Wardsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wardsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Wardsville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Osage Bend, including Wardsville, Honey Creek, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Wardsville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wardsville, 2021 Print
    2021 Wardsville
    2021 Print · USGS
    Cole County’s river-carved landscape is shown in detail during the early 2020s, centered on the winding Osage River. Local historians can trace family connections at Saint Stanislaus Cem and explore the rural settlements of Wardsville and St. Thomas.

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