1983 Map of Harry S Truman Reservoir

About this map

The Harry S Truman Reservoir dominates the West Central Missouri landscape, its dendritic arms reaching deep into the drainage basins of the Osage River, Sac River, and South Grand River. This 1980s-era survey documents the transformation of the region's topography following the reservoir's completion, illustrating how the rising waters redefined the relationship between upland settlements like Warsaw and Clinton and the lower river valleys. The map preserves the names of numerous riverine landmarks and access points such as Bledsoe Ferry and Kaysinger Bluff, alongside the small communities that dot the hills, including Tightwad and Deepwater.