Old Maps of Big Bend, Missouri for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Big Bend. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Big Bend.


Big 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 Tavern, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Tavern, 1973 Print
    1948 Tavern
    1973 Print · USGS
    Maries County life in the late 1940s was centered on the river valleys and a network of rural schools. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Old Van Cleve, the Barnhart Cem, and numerous schoolhouses including Camp Ground Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Tavern
    1950 Map of Tavern
    1950 Tavern
    1950 Print · USGS
    Maries County and the surrounding Missouri countryside appear here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by river bends and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Ricker Ch, Brinktown Sch, and Barnhart Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  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 Big Bend
    1987 Map of Big Bend
    1987 Big Bend
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Maries River valley comes into sharp focus during the late 1980s, showing a landscape shaped by both nature and modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace the rural layout of Big Bend, locate the settlement of Shantytown, and find family sites near Clifty Hollow.

  12. 2012 Map of Big Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Big Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Big Bend
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Dixon, Shantytown, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Big Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Big Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Big Bend
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Dixon, Shantytown, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Big Bend, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Big Bend, 2017 Print
    2017 Big Bend
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Dixon, Shantytown, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Big Bend, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Big Bend, 2021 Print
    2021 Big Bend
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Dixon and the winding Maries River valley come to life in this contemporary study of rural Missouri. Local historians can trace family burial sites like Fairview Cem and Dodd Cem or follow the terrain through Clifty Hollow.

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