1935 Map of Gravois Mills

About this map

Gravois Mills serves as the focal point of this 1935 survey, situated just north of the expanding waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. The map captures the landscape in a state of transformation, where traditional Ozark upland life meets new recreational development along the Gravois Arm. Notable landmarks include the State Fish Hatchery and several rural educational centers such as Fairview Sch and Jacobs Sch. The arrival of organized recreation is evident through the presence of the YMCA Camp and Lake End Camp, alongside early lakeside communities like Gravois Beach and Navaho Beach. Rugged topography is punctuated by natural features like Dry Branch Cave and numerous watercourses including Little Gravois Creek and Mill Creek, reflecting a region balancing its agrarian roots with a nascent tourism economy driven by the newly formed reservoir.