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1943 Map of Drynob

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Drynob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Gasconade River and Roubidoux Creek dominate this central Missouri landscape, carving deep, winding paths through the Ozark terrain of Laclede and surrounding counties. This early 1940s survey reveals a landscape defined by river crossings and rural commerce, where Marrill Ford and Adam Ford served travelers before the widespread construction of bridges. The map illustrates a dense network of local social centers, including Bellefonte Sch and Harmony Sch, alongside distinctive landmarks like the Airway Beacon near Abo.

The eastern edge of the quadrangle shows the early footprint of the Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation, which transformed the region during the war years. Away from the military activity, local life is anchored by family-named landmarks and rural trade hubs such as Winter Store and Moots Store. Small settlements like Drynob, Falcon, and Winnipeg are shown in their mid-century context, connected by routes such as Highway 66 at the northern boundary.