1956 Map of Hollister

About this map

The White River and its reservoir, Lake Taneycomo, carve through this landscape at the northern edge of the Ozarks, where the School of the Ozarks stands overlooking the water near Hollister. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes and numerous hollows like Big Hollow and Coalpit Hollow, with the Missouri Pacific railroad winding southward along the path of Turkey Creek. This mid-century survey captures a rural landscape transitioning toward modern development while retaining its deep-rooted settlement patterns, evidenced by remote country institutions like Pine Top Sch and Oneness Ch. Local genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named burial sites, including Vandzant Cem, Horton Cem, and the uniquely named Gobbler Knob Cem.