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1936 Map of Waynesville

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Waynesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Gasconade River and Piney River dominate this mid-1930s landscape, winding through the heavily timbered hills of the Gardner National Forest. Local industry and commerce center on river crossings and water power, evidenced by the presence of Bartlett Mill and Wheeler Mill, alongside natural landmarks like Blue Spring and Harrison Spring. The county seat of Waynesville sits at a strategic junction near the Roubidoux Creek, where Highway 14 provides a modern artery through the Ozark terrain.

Genealogists will find a high density of family landmarks and small-scale community hubs. From the Old Indian Lead Mine to numerous country schools like Gaddy Sch and Hamilton Sch, the map documents the dispersed rural settlement pattern of the era. Over a dozen burial sites, including Vaughn Cem and Stokes Cem, are meticulously plotted, providing precise locations for researchers tracing early Pulaski County families.