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1963 Map of Lake Jacomo

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lake Jacomo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Lake Jacomo dominates this portion of Jackson County, its branching fingers reaching into the surrounding terrain near the growing community of Lees Summit. This 1963 survey, with revisions through the mid-1970s, illustrates a landscape transitioning from rural crossroads to a regional recreation hub. The eastern edge is defined by Lake Lotawana, featuring distinct inlets like Big Rock Bay and Sunset Bay, while the James A Reed Memorial Wildlife Area provides a structured preserve to the south, dotted with smaller bodies of water such as Jackrabbit Lake and Lake Nell.

Transportation patterns are well-established, with the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads cutting through the western and southern sectors. Local history is anchored by sites like Woods Chapel Cem and Woods Chapel, alongside civic landmarks including McComas Landing Strip and the Jr High School. The map captures the specific character of mid-century Missouri as suburban development began to edge toward the large reservoir systems of the Little Blue River basin.