1936 Map of Lakeview Heights

About this map

The Lake of the Ozarks dominates the southern landscape of this mid-1930s survey, showing the intricate shoreline and flooded valleys shortly after the Bagnell Dam completion. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of schools that served the rural communities of Benton County, including Litten School, Ross School, and Walnut Valley School. Religious life is anchored by Mount Hulda Ch and Kessler Church, which stand atop the high ridges overlooking the winding tributaries. The map captures the early development of Lakeview Estates near the water's edge, contrasting with the traditional farmsteads and timbered draws of Ross Creek and Cole Camp Creek. This survey reveals the transition of the region from a purely agricultural and timbering economy to one shaped by the massive new reservoir, particularly evident in named inlets like Anglers Dream Arm.