1934 Map of Camdenton

About this map

Linn Creek and the surrounding Camden County landscape are caught in a moment of significant transition in the mid-1930s. The rising waters of the Lake of the Ozarks dominate the northern portion of the map, creating intricate shorelines at Crabtree Cove and Shepherd Cove. This survey shows the early layout of Camdenton at the intersection of State Highway No. 5 and State Highway No. 54, a planned community established as the county seat following the flooding of the original Linn Creek site. Rural life persists in the surrounding hills, evidenced by the Conway School, Zion Church, and a Lead Mine near Damsel. The contrast between the emerging recreational landscape at Lazy Days and the established agricultural roots along Dry Auglaize Creek highlights the changing economic character of the region during this era.