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1983 Map of Sunrise Beach

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Sunrise Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Lake of the Ozarks dominates this landscape, its serpentine shoreline creating a complex network of bays and coves such as Moonlight Bay and Still Water Bay. The topography is defined by the submerged Osage River channel, with underwater contours sourced from historical 1925 and 1931 Union Electric Company charts. Small communities like Laurie and Sunrise Beach serve as focal points along the Missouri road network, while the interior is dotted with local landmarks including the Shrine of St Patrick and the Hurricane Deck Lookout Tower.

Genealogists and local historians will find numerous family cemeteries scattered across the ridges, such as Silvey Cem, Bond Cem, and Buckley Cem. The map records a period of recreational and residential growth, evidenced by several trailer parks, the Adkins Landing Strip, and the Mistwood Landing Strip. The land is deeply dissected by hollows, notably Porter Mill Hollow and Jenkins Hollow, which reflect the rugged natural drainage system surrounding the reservoir.