1956 Map of Table Rock Dam

About this map

Table Rock Lake and the White River dominate this 1956 landscape, reflecting the significant hydrological changes occurring near the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-20th century. The survey documents the area just as the Table Rock settlement and surrounding valley were adapting to the massive reservoir project. High ground features like Compton Ridge and several family landmarks, including Logan Cem and Goodall Cem, provide critical points of reference for genealogists. The map also shows the extensive reach of the Mark Twain National Forest across the western half of the quadrangle. Significant infrastructure for the era is recorded, from the Hollister Lookout Tower to a Gaging Station and Sub sta along the river. Numerous hollows and branches, such as Persimmon Hollow and Beasley Branch, detail the complex drainage system of the Ozark Plateau before further modern development.