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1959 Map of Barnumton

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Barnumton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Niangua River and Little Niangua River converge in this mid-century survey of Camden County, where the landscape is defined by the deep indentations of the Lake of the Ozarks. Small rural settlements like Barnumton and Bannister anchor the highlands, connected by a network of winding roads and local crossings such as Bannister Ford. The map documents a rugged interior dissected by dozens of named hollows, including Rainwater Hollow and Toby Hollow, reflecting the localized geography used by generations of residents.

Genealogists will find critical landmarks such as the Whitaker Cem and several community churches, including Mission Point Ch and Parrack Grove Ch. The presence of Poe Spring and Eadsons Spring indicates the importance of natural water sources in this karst-heavy Missouri terrain. This 1959 revision provides a clear record of the area's development before modern expansion, preserving the locations of outlying homesteads and regional boundaries like Adair and Russell.