1956 Map of Branson

About this map

Lake Taneycomo meanders through the heart of this mid-century landscape, illustrating the early development of the Ozarks as a premier recreation destination. The White River corridor is punctuated by established resort communities including Rockaway Beach, Edgewater Beach, and Ozark Beach, reflecting the region's mid-century transition toward tourism. In the southwestern corner, the growing town of Branson sits across the water from Hollister, linked by the Missouri Pacific railroad. The map provides significant genealogical value for Taney County researchers, documenting rural social centers such as Mountain Grove School, Oak Grove Church, and Victor Church. Numerous family-named cemeteries like Renshaw Cemetery and Howard Cemetery are preserved on the sheet, while the northern terrain is defined by the drainages of Bull Creek and Bear Creek as they flow toward the main river valley.