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1959 Map of Lincoln SE

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lincoln SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Osage River and the northern reaches of the Lake of the Ozarks dominate the southern portion of this Benton County landscape, where the rising waters filled deep-cut hollows like Turkey Cr Cove and Townes Hollow. The upland areas to the north are defined by a network of rural institutions that served mid-century farming families, including the Lincoln Lookout Tower and multiple country schools such as Poplar Sch and Dillon Sch.

Genealogists can find several well-preserved landmarks of local history, from the Mt Pleasant Ch and Black Oak Ch to family burial grounds like the Bird Cem. The map illustrates the transition from riverine topography to agricultural divides, with small creek valleys like Duran Creek and Negro Creek feeding into the main reservoir. Notable specialized infrastructure is also present, including a Fish Hatchery near the riverbank.