1963 Map of Lake Jacomo

About this map

Lake Jacomo and Prairie Lee Lake dominate this 1963 landscape, reflecting the post-war development of managed water resources in Jackson County. The map details a transition from the developing residential edges of Lees Summit to the east, where the Sni-A-Bar and Prairie regions maintain a more rural character. To the south, the James A Reed Memorial Wildlife Area is intricately mapped with a cluster of smaller water bodies including Plover Lake, Jackrabbit Lake, and Catclaw Lake, each noted with specific spillway elevations. The transportation network is defined by the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads, which intersect near the town center. Local history is anchored by established landmarks such as Woods Chapel Cem, St Marys Sch, and the Mason Sch, alongside several rural churches that served these growing communities.