2017 Map of Bollinger Creek

About this map

The intricate shoreline of the Lake of the Ozarks defines this region of Missouri, where the sprawling reservoir meets the steep terrain of Morgan and Camden counties. This 2017 survey details the complex network of coves and points that emerged after the flooding of the Osage River valley, creating a landscape of peninsulas like Thornsberry Point and Apache Point. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, preserving the locations of several small family or community burial grounds including Parish Cem, Wilson Cem, and Woolery Cem. Settlement is concentrated in areas like Ivy Bend, supported by the Ivy Bend Airport, while the underlying topography is marked by numerous hollows such as Polly Hollow and Jenkins Hollow. This modern record illustrates the intersection of recreation-based development and the persistent rural character of the Missouri Ozarks.