1944 Map of Waynesville

About this map

The Gasconade River carves deep, dramatic loops through the Ozark Plateau, defining the landscape of central Pulaski County during the early 1940s. These serpentine meanders created prominent landmarks like Portuguese Point and Yellow Bluffs, where the river's path is constrained by limestone bluffs and karst topography. The era's settlement pattern is evident in the numerous small country schools and family cemeteries, such as Gaddy Sch and the Vaughn Cem, which served a rural population before the mid-century consolidation.