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1954 Map of Waynesville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Waynesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Fort Leonard Wood and its expansive military reservation dominate the southern half of this mid-century survey, showcasing a period of significant federal presence in the Ozarks. North of the base, the landscape is defined by the winding Gasconade River and Big Piney River, where local life is mapped through a dense network of family cemeteries and rural schoolhouses like Hamilton School and Needmore School. The mapping of a Dismantled railroad alongside the active St Louis - San Francisco Railroad near Dixon and Franks points to the area's evolving transportation history.

Industrial and natural landmarks are noted with precision, including the Old Indian Lead Mine and the substantial Roubidoux Spring near the county seat of Waynesville. The emergence of St Robert and Gospel Ridge reflects the post-war growth spurred by the military installation. From the deep hollows like Dutch Hollow to the upland reaches of the Mark Twain National Forest, the map preserves the rural character and genealogical anchors of Pulaski County during a transformative era.