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1958 Map of Shirley

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Shirley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Sunnen Lake and its prominent spillway serve as a central geographic anchor in this 1958 survey of the Missouri Ozarks. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Fourche Renault and its numerous tributaries, including Ashley Branch and Knox Branch. This area of the Clark National Forest is characterized by a high density of rural religious and educational sites, reflecting the dispersed nature of mid-century settlement.

Genealogists will find several family cemeteries such as Stephens Cem, Martin Cem, and Blount Cem. The map documents the community infrastructure of the time, from the Shirley Sch and Shirley post office to a network of country churches like Lost Creek Ch, Bunker Hill Ch, and Grassy Hollow Ch. Landmarks such as the Fire Lookout Tower atop Little Pilot Knob further define the topographic character of Washington County during this era.