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1959 Map of Lincoln SE

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lincoln SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Osage River dominates this portion of Benton County, flowing through what is identified as the Lake of the Ozarks. This 1959 revision captures the rural character of the area south of Lincoln, defined by its numerous schoolhouses and country churches. The map documents an important period of local infrastructure, noting several areas as under construction near the riverbanks.

Genealogists can find significant family-history markers across the terrain, including Bird Cem, Black Oak Cem, and community hubs like Mt Pleasant Ch and Fredonia Ch. Education in this era was still localized, as evidenced by the distribution of the Poplar Sch, Feaster Sch, and Dillon Sch. Distinctive landmarks such as the Lincoln Lookout Tower and a large Fish Hatchery near Sterett Creek indicate the mix of forestry management and resource development in mid-century Missouri.