1980 Map of Hermitage
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
Hermitage serves as the focal point of this orthophotomap, which utilizes 1980 aerial imagery to document the landscape of Hickory County during a period of transition. The imagery clearly delineates the winding path of the Pomme De Terre River as it feeds into the northern reaches of the Pomme De Terre Lake, a massive reservoir that reshaped the local topography. This 1982 edition by the Geological Survey and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources provides a detailed visual record of land use, from the dense forest cover on the hillsides to the cleared agricultural plots and small settlements like Galmey and Nemo. The juxtaposition of the natural river bends against the expansive man-made lake reveals the impact of water management projects on the rural Ozark landscape, offering genealogists and historians a precise view of property boundaries and infrastructure just as the region was becoming a recreational destination.
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Editions of this 1980 Hermitage Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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