1936 Map of Schuyler

About this map

The newly created Lake Of The Ozarks dominates the southern reaches of this Benton County landscape, where the waters of the Turkey Creek Arm wind through narrow valleys and hollows. Surveyed in the mid-1930s, the map reveals a rural society transitioning alongside the massive reservoir project, with recreation points like Jacksons Beach and Bel-Moir Camp appearing along the shoreline. Further inland, the settlement patterns of White and Williams townships remain deeply rooted in traditional agriculture and community centers. The map preserves the exact locations of numerous country schools, including McFarland School, Poplar School, and Allen School, which served the scattered farmsteads. Transportation is anchored by the Missouri Pacific railroad and the Missouri Pacific No 65 Highway, which cut through the western terrain near the village of Schuyler. Local history is meticulously recorded through sites such as Pleasant Hill Church and the Feaster Cem.