1959 Map of Bagnell

About this map

Bagnell Dam serves as the focal point of this 1959 revision, holding back the waters of the Osage River to maintain the Lake of the Ozarks. The topography reveals a landscape transitioning from the river's winding course at Wilcox Bend and Riley Bluff Island to the developed recreational and conservation areas of the Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Settlement patterns are concentrated around Bagnell, Osage Beach, and Kaiser, while the surrounding hills are marked by numerous hollows like Stilhouse Hollow and Arnold Hollow. Local history is preserved in the locations of the Fitzgerald Cem and Corvin Cem, along with rural community centers like Riverview Ch and Harmony Ch. The inclusion of the Grandglaize Fish Hatchery and a Quarry near Kaiser highlights the era's local industry and resource management.