1960 Map of Tunas

About this map

The Little Niangua River winds through the eastern portion of this Dallas County region, providing a primary drainage for the surrounding hills and hollows. The settlement of Tunas sits near the river's bend, serving as a local hub for the surrounding townships of Lincoln, Sherman, Grant, and Jasper. The landscape is defined by its watercourses, from the northern Darby Branch to the Thomas Creek drainage in the west, which likely influenced the early road patterns and farm placements during the mid-twentieth century.