Pulaski County sits in Missouri’s central Ozarks, where Waynesville and St. Robert form the main developed corridor while Crocker, Dixon, and Richland are spread across deeply dissected hills. Interstate 44 crosses the county through the Waynesville–St. Robert area, and Routes 17, 28, and 133 connect more distant rural sections. Fort Leonard Wood occupies a large area southeast of St. Robert, while the Gasconade and Big Piney rivers create some of the county’s deepest valleys. High-resolution map files are available for download in the section below.
This page separates those features into a general county map, a city-connections map, a terrain-and-water map, and an elevation map. High-resolution JPG originals of all four can be downloaded together in one ZIP for closer viewing, A3 printing, classroom work, reports, or other large-format reference use.
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Waynesville and St. Robert anchor the I-44 corridor
Waynesville and St. Robert provide the clearest starting point on the general map. The two communities sit close together near Interstate 44, and the Pulaski County Courthouse is labeled in Waynesville. St. Robert lies immediately to the east and north of Fort Leonard Wood, creating the most concentrated road and developed area in the county.
Interstate 44 continues west toward Richland, where Route 133 provides another local reference. Route 7 crosses the west-central county, and Route 17 heads south through a long stretch of upland terrain. In the northeast, Route 28 helps locate Dixon and the road system toward the Phelps County side.
Crocker sits north of Waynesville where several roads spread into the northern hills. Dixon lies farther northeast, while Richland marks the western side near the Laclede County boundary. Learning those three positions first makes the county easier to organize beyond the central Waynesville–St. Robert corridor.
Fort Leonard Wood is shown as a large area south and southeast of St. Robert. On this county map it is best treated as a broad location reference rather than a guide to internal access or movement. Current entry requirements, closures, or operational information should always come from the installation’s official sources.
Waynesville is 4 to 14 miles from the highlighted nearby cities in straight-line distance
The city-connections map uses Waynesville as its hub and shows four direct-distance links. St. Robert is about 4 miles away, Crocker about 9 miles, Richland about 10 miles, and Dixon about 14 miles. These are straight-line distances rather than driving mileage, so actual road trips are longer where highways and local roads bend around ridges and valleys.
St. Robert is the closest highlighted community and appears immediately east of Waynesville. Crocker lies to the north, Richland to the west, and Dixon to the northeast. Those four directions give a simple mental framework for the northern half of Pulaski County before the denser creek and elevation maps are introduced.
The difference between straight-line and road distance matters here because the terrain is strongly dissected. The Gasconade River and numerous creeks force roads to follow valleys, cross ridges, or take indirect routes. The city map is therefore most useful for relative position, while the general map is better for understanding actual road connections.
Fort Leonard Wood is not included in the four city-connection lines, but the general map shows its large footprint south of St. Robert. Using the two maps together separates the simple city-distance view from the broader county setting that includes the installation and rural terrain.
Gasconade and Big Piney rivers carve the deepest valleys
The Gasconade River is one of the most prominent waterways on the terrain-and-water map, forming broad bends near the eastern side of the county. The Big Piney River creates another large winding corridor in the southeast. Both rivers occupy much lower ground than the surrounding ridges, a contrast that becomes even more obvious on the elevation map.
Roubidoux Creek runs through the central county and provides a useful water reference near Waynesville. The Little Maries River appears across the north, while Tavern Creek and Little Tavern Creek divide the northwestern and north-central uplands. Clements Creek and Jones Creek add more distinct valleys in the northeastern portion.
Southern tributaries such as Smith Branch and Bell Branch cut through another broad area of rugged terrain. Numerous unnamed and smaller streams join the Big Piney and Gasconade systems, creating a tightly spaced network of hollows and ridges. The winding channels are a strong visual sign of the Ozark landscape.
The terrain-and-water map is intended for geographic reference, not flood determination, depth analysis, navigation, parcel boundaries, or legal water boundaries. River levels and local stream conditions change over time, so current decisions should rely on appropriate official hydrologic and emergency-management sources.
Elevation ranges from about 203 to 403 meters
The elevation map reports an actual range of roughly 203 to 403 meters and a mean near 302 meters. The lowest dark greens follow the Gasconade River, Big Piney River, Roubidoux Creek, and other major valleys. These low corridors contrast sharply with the tan and brown ridges only a short distance away.
Higher terrain is especially visible across parts of the northeast and northwest, with additional high ridges through the south. Some northern uplands rise well above 350 meters, while stream valleys drop rapidly toward the green end of the scale. The result is a landscape of repeated ridge-to-valley changes rather than one broad slope.
Waynesville and St. Robert also sit within rolling terrain rather than on a completely flat surface. Roubidoux Creek and smaller tributaries create lower passages near the developed corridor, and the land rises quickly beyond them. Around Fort Leonard Wood, Big Piney River tributaries continue the same pattern of steep valleys and higher ridges.
This county-scale elevation surface is useful for broad relief comparison, not for engineering, construction, drainage design, parcel-level elevation decisions, or survey-grade measurement. Site-specific work requires more detailed official elevation data or field surveying.
Use the maps to connect the I-44 corridor with the Ozark river valleys
Start with the general county map when roads and settlement locations matter most. Waynesville, St. Robert, and Interstate 44 provide the immediate framework, after which Crocker, Dixon, Richland, and the southern Route 17 corridor are easy to place. The city map is faster when you only need direction and straight-line distance from Waynesville to the four highlighted nearby cities.
For waterways, begin with the Gasconade River and Big Piney River, then compare Roubidoux Creek, Little Maries River, and Tavern Creek. Moving to the elevation map afterward shows how those waterways occupy lower corridors between much higher ridges. The strong green-and-brown contrast makes the deeply cut Ozark terrain easy to recognize.
Pulaski County combines a developed Interstate 44 corridor, Fort Leonard Wood, scattered rural communities, and a rugged network of rivers and creeks. The road map explains how places connect, while the water and elevation maps show the physical terrain that shapes those routes. Viewing the maps together gives a more complete picture than the highway network alone.
The downloadable JPG originals contain more pixels than the WebP previews embedded on the page, making them better for enlargement, A3 printing, classroom handouts, reports, and personal reference. They remain general-purpose maps, however. Legal boundaries, property ownership, live road restrictions, military-installation access, flood status, and precise site elevations should always be checked against the appropriate current official source.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far are St. Robert, Crocker, Richland, and Dixon from Waynesville?
The city map shows straight-line distances of about 4 miles to St. Robert, 9 miles to Crocker, 10 miles to Richland, and 14 miles to Dixon from Waynesville. Driving mileage is longer where roads follow valleys and ridges.
How much elevation change is shown across Pulaski County?
The elevation map shows an actual range of about 203 to 403 meters with a mean near 302 meters. The Gasconade and Big Piney river valleys are among the lowest areas, while broad northern and southern ridges rise much higher.
Which waterways are the best starting points on the terrain map?
Start with the Gasconade River and Big Piney River, then compare Roubidoux Creek, Little Maries River, and Tavern Creek. Those features provide a useful framework for locating the county’s major valleys.
Map File Information
The download ZIP contains high-resolution JPG versions of the Pulaski County general map, city map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map.
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Sources and References
Boundary and road reference data are supported by U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line, water features by USGS National Hydrography, and elevation data by the USGS 3D Elevation Program. County government and local information centered in Waynesville are available from the official Pulaski County website.
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