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1959 Map of Sunrise Beach

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Sunrise Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Lake of the Ozarks dominates this central Missouri landscape, where the inundated valley of the Osage River creates a complex network of points, coves, and deep hollows. The settlement at Sunrise Beach serves as a focal point for the growing recreational and residential development along the shoreline, while the inland areas maintain a traditional rural character. Notable landmarks include the Hurricane Deck Lookout Tower and the historic St Patricks Ch, reflecting the early spiritual and civic life of Morgan and Camden counties.

The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, particularly along Porter Mill Bend and the steep Folsom Bluff. Families and genealogists will find several small cemeteries recorded, including Silvey Cem and Stevens Cem, alongside smaller communities like Purvis. The numerous named hollows, such as McFarland Hollow and Kinchlow Hollow, illustrate how the rugged drainage patterns shaped local land ownership and movement before the rising waters of the reservoir transformed the region.