1960 Map of Tunas

About this map

The Little Niangua River winds through the eastern portion of this Dallas County landscape, defining the topography of the Sherman and Jasper townships. Centered on the community of Tunas, the area is characterized by a network of creeks and branches, including Thomas Creek and Monday Branch, which carve through the Ozark terrain. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals a quiet rural layout where local life is anchored by landmarks like Howard Chapel in the west and Cherry Grove Ch to the south. The map provides a precise look at the land before modern expansion, capturing the placement of small local roads, a Gravel Pit, and the several small cemeteries that dot the hillsides. The township boundaries of Lincoln and Grant divide the western half of the quadrangle, illustrating the formal land organization of the mid-20th century Missouri Ozarks.