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1954 Map of Belew Creek

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Belew Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Big River carves a winding path along the western edge of this mid-century Jefferson County survey, defining a landscape of deep valleys and prominent ridges. Dominating the central terrain is Lake Tishomingo, a significant reservoir surrounded by the narrow, timbered spurs of Sand Ridge. The mapping from this era reveals a network of rural homesteads and early twentieth-century settlements like Regina and Goldman, which are connected by winding valley roads following the courses of Belew Creek and Sandy Creek.

Local social centers are clearly marked through a distribution of country churches, including Glade Chapel, Stephens Ch, and Highland Ch. On the higher elevations, landmarks such as a Lookout Tower and Gasoline Tanks stand out as markers of the area's mid-century infrastructure and forest management. This document captures the transition of the Missouri Ozark foothills from a purely agricultural landscape to one of early recreational development.