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1954 Map of Devils Elbow

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Devils Elbow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Big Piney River carves a dramatic oxbow through the Ozark landscape, defining the community of Devils Elbow and the northern reaches of the Fort Leonard Wood military reservation. This mid-century survey reveals the critical junction of infrastructure and terrain, where the historic corridor of U. S. 66 and the Army RR navigate the winding river bluffs. Military influence is central to the area's development, evidenced by the expanding footprint of St Robert and the sprawling Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation.

Beyond the base boundaries, the map preserves the rural character of Pulaski County with landmarks such as Hooker School, Spaulding Cem, and Calvary Church. Natural features like Shanghai Spring and Mossy Spring dot the limestone topography, while the Mark Twain National Forest blankets the eastern ridges. The presence of Wern Siding and Lee Siding along the rail line underscores the era's reliance on railroad logistics for local transport and military operations.