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1935 Map of Knobby Creek

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Knobby Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Lake of the Ozarks dominates the northern and eastern reaches of this mid-1930s landscape, its irregular shoreline cutting into the dissected hills of the Camden and Morgan County border. The topography is defined by narrow ridges and deep drainages like Wayne Hollow and Strawberry Hollow, which create a complex network of natural corridors. Small rural settlements and gathering points are scattered throughout the interior, notably at Lively and Sagrada, alongside seasonal sites like Knobby Creek Camp.

The local community structure of the era is remarkably visible through its density of rural educational buildings. From Sweet Water Sch in the west to Linn Creek School in the south, these landmarks served as the social anchors for families living along the winding banks of Knobby Creek and Spring Valley Creek. At the southern edge of the survey, Climax Springs emerges as a primary crossroads near the junction of several local roads.