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1961 Map of Ebenezer

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Ebenezer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Springfield expands northward toward the rural townships of Robberson and North Campbell in this early 1960s topographic record. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Sac River and the significant reservoir of McDaniel Lake, which serve as central geographic anchors for the surrounding countryside. This region is notable for its karst topography, clearly marked by the presence of Fantastic Caverns and Crystal Cave, indicating the unique subterranean character of the Missouri Ozarks near the city.

Local landmarks provide a wealth of information for genealogical study, including established rural centers like Ebenezer and numerous country houses of worship such as Robberson Prairie Ch, New Salem Ch, and Pleasant Valley Ch. The urban-rural interface is visible in the placement of the Fairground, Greenlawn Cemetery, and institutional sites like Hillcrest High Sch, while the presence of several quarries suggests the importance of local stone extraction to the area's economy.