1959 Map of Bagnell

About this map

The Bagnell Dam anchors this landscape, marking the pivotal infrastructure that created the Lake of the Ozarks. This 1959-era survey shows the sprawling shoreline of the reservoir as it winds through the Osage River valley, contrasting the industrialized energy production at the dam with the growing recreational and residential areas of Osage Beach and Kaiser. Further inland, the map preserves the older, rural character of Miller and Camden counties through numerous family-named hollows and cemeteries, such as Fitzgerald Cem and Brockman Cem. The terrain is defined by the sinuous Osage River and its major bends, including Wilcox Bend, alongside established landmarks like the Grandglaize Fish Hatchery and Harmony Ch. The inclusion of a Landing Strip and Trailer Park reflect the mid-century transition toward a more tourism-focused economy around the lake.