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1934 Map of Lake Ozark

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Lake Ozark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

The Bagnell Dam stands as the central engineering feat of this region, having recently impounded the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. This 1930s survey captures a landscape in transition, where old river valley landmarks like Salt Shoals and the Grand Glaize are newly integrated into a massive reservoir system. The shoreline is already becoming dotted with early recreation and residential sites such as Cooks Camp, Williams Camp, and Lakeview Beach, signaling the area's shift from rural Missouri farmland to a major destination.

Away from the water's edge, the map preserves the traditional social fabric of the Ozarks. Local history is anchored by the Miller Cem, Harps Chapel, and the School of the Osage. The rugged topography is navigated by the emerging Highway 54 and Riverview Road, which connect the growing community at Lake Ozark P.O. to more established settlements like Zebra P.O. and isolated points like Lone Oak Point.