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1954 Map of Waynesville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Waynesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Waynesville and St Robert anchor this mid-century topographic study, which captures a period of growth along the Ozark plateau just as interstate-era updates were being documented. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Gasconade River and Roubidoux Creek, with local landmarks like Roubidoux Spring and Cole Spring marking the karst topography of Pulaski County. To the south, the extensive Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation dominates the terrain, intersecting with the Mark Twain National Forest.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family burial sites and rural institutions, including Rayls Cem, Trower Cem, and Mt Gibson Church. The map also preserves the locations of the County Farm and the Old Indian Lead Mine, offering clues into the area's agricultural and extractive history. Purple revision layers show the expansion of roads and infrastructure as the region developed beyond its original 1950s footprint.