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1962 Map of Knob Noster

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Knob Noster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor serves as a primary east-west artery across this central Missouri landscape, anchoring the development of Knob Noster and the nearby Whiteman Air Force Base. To the north, the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Blackwater River and its many tributaries, including Walnut Creek and Clear Fork. The map reveals a deeply established rural social fabric, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Immanuel Ch and Dunkard Ch, alongside family-named cemeteries like Rothwell Cem and Hocker Cem.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are prominent south of the rail line within Knob Noster State Park, which encompasses several water bodies including Clear Fork Lake and Morel Lake. The map also captures the local industrial footprint of the early 1960s, noting a Strip Mine and Quarry operations that reflect the region's extractive activities alongside its agricultural and military significance.