1967 Map of Ellisville

About this map

Terrapin Creek and the Weiss Reservoir dominate the landscape of Cherokee County in the late 1960s, a period when the local economy balanced rural agriculture with emerging industrial sites like the sandpit near Ellisville. This map documents the transition from older communities like Old Coloma to newer shoreline developments. The interior is dotted with landmark heights such as Frog Mountain and McCauley Mountain, while the valleys are anchored by long-standing rural institutions. For genealogists, the map is a detailed guide to local heritage, locating several country churches including Jennings Chapel and Mt Zion Ch, alongside the Hebron Ch Cem. The presence of the Lebanon Campground and the Gaging Sta on the creek reflects the area's dual focus on recreation and water management following the reservoir's creation.