1954 Map of Waynesville

About this map

Waynesville serves as a focal point along the bends of Roubidoux Creek, where the transition from a river-based economy to a mid-century military and transport hub is evident. The landscape is dominated by the northern reaches of the Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation and the Mark Twain National Forest, reflecting the significant federal presence in post-war Pulaski County. Local infrastructure is well-defined, ranging from the Waynesville Memorial Airfield and Waynesville General Hospital to the Sewage disposal plant and a Ball field, indicating a period of civic expansion.