1963 Map of Lake Jacomo

About this map

Lake Jacomo dominates the landscape of eastern Jackson County, Missouri, its winding shoreline and numerous fingers such as Big Rock Bay and Buffalo Cove reflecting the 1960s expansion of regional recreation and water management. To the west, the growing town of Lees Summit is visible alongside the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, illustrating the suburban transition of the era. The southern portion of the sheet is defined by the James A Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, a cluster of small lakes including Lake Nell, Cottontail Lake, and Jackrabbit Lake. This network of managed reservoirs and conservation lands highlights a shift from traditional agricultural use toward recreational preservation. Historical local nodes are preserved through labels for the Mason School, Woods Chapel, and St Matthew Church, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots near Langsford and along the Little Blue River.