1976 Map of Waynesville

About this map

Waynesville and St Robert sit at the center of this 1976 orthophoto map, illustrating the post-war growth of these Missouri communities along the corridor leading to the northern edge of Fort Leonard Wood. The aerial imagery reveals a sharp contrast between the dense woodlands of the Ozarks and the expanding footprints of residential and commercial development near the highway. The winding course of the Gasconade River dominates the northern portion of the quadrangle, while Roubidoux Creek meanders through the heart of the landscape, defining the valley where the primary settlements established themselves. This specific document provides an uncommon visual perspective by layering property lines and geographical boundaries directly over a high-resolution aerial photograph, allowing researchers to see exactly how the land was being utilized and occupied during the mid-1970s.