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1985 Map of Table Rock Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Table Rock Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Table Rock Lake and the winding White River valley define this Ozark landscape, which by the mid-1980s had become a major recreational hub. The map illustrates the complex interplay between the deep impoundments of the Table Rock Dam and older tourist destinations like Rockaway Beach and Silver Dollar City. While the southern half is dominated by the intricate shorelines and the Mark Twain National Forest, the northern portion reveals a transition to the agricultural and transit corridors of the Burlington Northern RR, connecting towns like Monett, Pierce City, and Aurora.

Topographical details highlight the region's karst geology, featuring landmarks such as Marvel Cave and Dewitt Cave, alongside numerous ridges like Chestnut Ridge. From the trout waters of Roaring River State Park to the riverside settlements of Forsyth and Kissee Mills, the map serves as a detailed record of Southwest Missouri's physical and cultural geography before the continued development of the late 20th century.