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1983 Map of Lake Ozark

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Lake Ozark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Bagnell Dam anchors this 1983 survey of the Lake of the Ozarks, where the Osage River winds through complex peninsulas like Horseshoe Bend and Shawnee Bend. The map documents a mature recreational landscape, featuring a Fish Hatchery, multiple golf courses, and the sprawl of Osage Beach and Lake Ozark. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous family cemeteries, including Cooper Cem, Birdsong Cem, and Anderson Cem, often situated on high ground above the flooded coves.

Public lands such as Lake Ozark State Park and the Mansfield Forest State Wildlife Management Area flank the water, while the interior is dotted with small landmarks like Harpers Chapel and the School of the Osage. The intricate shoreline, defined by dozens of named inlets such as Lick Branch Cove and Jennings Branch Cove, illustrates the area's transition from a river valley to a premiere mid-century reservoir community.