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1934 Map of Green Bay Terrace

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Green Bay Terrace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Lake of the Ozarks dominates this 1934 topographic survey, revealing the intricate shoreline of the Niangua Branch and Little Niangua Branch shortly after the reservoir's creation. The landscape is a labyrinth of steep hollows and ridges, such as Linn Creek Road Ridge and Standing Rock Ridge, where small pockets of settlement like the Niangua Colony and Climax persisted in the rugged Camden County interior.

Genealogists and local historians can locate early twentieth-century community landmarks including Mt Tabor Sch, Farmer Cem, and Tick Ridge Cem. The map also captures the early stages of the region's transition into a recreational destination, featuring the Bridal Cave Resort and several riverside retreats like Wilson Camp and Proud Camp. A single Ferry crossing is noted near Green Bay Terrace, marking a vital transport link before modern bridges fully connected these winding peninsulas.