2015 Map of Golden

About this map

Table Rock Lake dominates this portion of the Ozark plateau, its irregular shoreline reaching deep into the hollows of the Mark Twain National Forest. The map documents a recreational and rural landscape where small settlements like Emerald Beach and Golden are interspersed with family landmarks and regional aviation sites, including the Table Rock Airport. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as Easley Cemetery and Roach Cemetery, which predate the modern development of the lakefront communities. The terrain is defined by dramatic limestone features like Natural Bridge Hollow and the prominent Turkey Mountain, where Steep Bluff rises above the water. A network of Forest Service roads, including FR 2225 and FR 1190, provides access to these wooded ridges, while newer developments like Turkey Mountain Estates Airport signal the area's mid-century transition into a resort and vacation destination.