1954 Map of Drynob

About this map

Gasconade River and Osage Fork wind through a landscape defined by the expansive Mark Twain National Forest and the Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation. This mid-century survey reveals the dense social fabric of the Ozarks before later consolidation, marking numerous country schools and churches that served rural Missouri families. Many educational centers such as Stockdale School and Success School are explicitly noted as abandoned, signaling a period of demographic shift. Small settlements like Drynob and Abo act as local anchors, while dozens of family-named burial grounds, including Wrinkle Cemetery and Bohanun Cemetery, offer significant data for genealogical research. The river-and-ridge geography is further detailed by landmarks like the Lookout Tower and local crossings such as Lambeth Bridge and Hill Ford Bridge.