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2017 Map of Golden

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Golden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Table Rock Lake dominates this landscape, its irregular shoreline reaching deep into the drainage basins of Viney Cr and Darity Br. Small communities and lakeside developments like Emerald Beach and Chain-O-Lakes illustrate the mid-century transformation of this region into a recreation-centered economy. The presence of several small airstrips, including Eagles Nest Airport and Bel-Voir Acres Airport, suggests the importance of private aviation for accessing these lakeside enclaves.

Beyond the water, the terrain remains deeply carved by hollows and ridges protected within the Mark Twain National Forest. The map preserves local historical landmarks such as Easley Cem and Roach Cem, alongside descriptive geographic features like Natural Bridge Hollow and Steep Bluff. This survey documents a balance between modern resort life in Golden and the enduring Ozark wilderness found at Eagle Rock and Turkey Mtn.