1934 Map of Macks Creek

About this map

The Niangua River and Little Niangua River carve a winding course through this mid-century Ozark landscape, meeting at the newly formed Lake of the Ozarks. The topography is defined by intricate drainage systems and hundreds of named hollows, such as Bannister Hollow and Plum Tree Hollow, which dictate the placement of early settlements and roads. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by the Tunnel Dam and the presence of the Byler Siding along the northern reaches of the river.