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1963 Map of Lecoma

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lecoma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Lecoma serves as a central point of settlement in this Ozark landscape, which is marked by a complex network of karst features and seasonal waterways. The drainage of Dry Fork and Little Dry Fork dictates the local topography, punctuated by numerous subterranean features including Shelton Cave, Lenox Cave, and McClure Cave. These limestone formations are complemented by prominent water sources like Bubbling Springs, Lake Spring, and Wilson Spring, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Phelps and Dent County border region.

Rural community life is anchored by local institutions such as Elk Prairie Ch and Spring Hill Sch, while the presence of Charcoal Ovens and several Quarry sites points to the area's small-scale industrial activities. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of family-named landmarks like Matlock Cem and Beals Cem. The terrain transitions from the open lands of Cold Spring to the timbered reaches of Meramec and Norman, providing a clear view of land use before late-century shifts.