Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Cross Timbers)
Driving Directions
(From Highway 54 in Hermitage) Go east 1 mile to Hwy U. Go north on Hwy U for 2 miles to county road 281. Cross the iron bridge into the Cross Timbers Wildlife Management Area.
About This Area
Harry S Truman Reservoir management lands consist of 54,000 acres distributed around the reservoir in parts of Henry, Benton, Hickory, and St. Clair counties in west central Missouri. The reservoir lies within the upper Osage River basin where the Ozarks meet the Plains.
Historically, Native Americans occupying this area were principally Osage, Shawnee, and Kickapoo. Early explorers and pioneers making their way west traveled the basin, while the French trapped along the Osage River and traded with the Indians. Place names like Marais des Cygnes, Marmaton, Pomme de Terre, and Thibaut are vivid reminders of the early French influence in the Upper Osage Valley.
General Information
Kansas City
Hickory
417-532-7612
Leased
Hickory County Truman WMA land managed by Kevin Hedgpeth 417 532 7612 Ext. 234 Benton County Truman WMA managed by Lin Gilmore 417 876 5792
Activities
Activity
(Activity Explanations) |
Comments
(Population Definition) |
| Bird Watching |
Riparian corridor, grassland, waterfowl and woodland species observed |
| Fishing - Bass |
Good population. |
| Fishing - Catfish |
Good population. |
| Fishing - Crappie |
Good population. |
| Fishing - Other |
Good population. Seasonal opportunities (March - April) for walleye and white bass. |
| Fishing - Sunfish |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Deer |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Dove |
Fair population. |
| Hunting-Quail |
Fair population. |
| Hunting-Rabbit |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Squirrel |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Turkey |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Waterfowl |
Fair population. |
| Nature Viewing |
|
| Trapping with Special Use Permit |
|
Conservation Department Facilities
| Facility Item |
Name |
Count |
Comments |
| Other |
|
4 |
Scenic overlook |
| Parking Lot |
|
7 |
Gravel parking lots |
Features
| Feature Item |
Name |
Count |
Size |
Comments |
| Fishing Lake or Pond |
Sapps |
1 |
1.00 acres |
1 acre stocked fishing pond |
Land Cover Types
| Land Type |
Acres |
Comments |
| Total Area Acres: |
4911.00 |
|
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Little Pomme de Terre)
Driving Directions
From Warsaw travel southwest on Highway 83 for 11 miles. Cross the bridge and turn south on Weaver Church Ave.
About This Area
Harry S. Truman Reservoir management lands consist of 54,000 acres distributed around the reservoir in parts of Henry, Benton, Hickory, and St. Clair counties in west central Missouri. The reservoir lies within the upper Osage River basin where the Ozarks meet the Plains.
Historically, Native Americans occupying this area were principally Osage, Shawnee, and Kickapoo. Early explorers and pioneers making their way west traveled the basin, while the French trapped along the Osage River and traded with the Indians. Place names like Marais des Cygnes, Marmaton, Pomme de Terre, and Thibaut are vivid reminders of the early French influence in the Upper Osage Valley.
General Information
Kansas City
Benton
417-876-5226
Leased
Direct access to Truman Reservoir is very limited.
Activities
Activity
(Activity Explanations) |
Comments
(Population Definition) |
| Fishing - Bass |
Good population. Limited access to Truman Reservoir |
| Fishing - Catfish |
Good population. Limited access to Truman Reservoir |
| Fishing - Crappie |
Good population. Limited access to Truman Reservoir |
| Hunting-Deer |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Quail |
Fair population. |
| Hunting-Rabbit |
Fair population. |
| Hunting-Squirrel |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Turkey |
Good population. |
| Hunting-Waterfowl |
Fair population. Depends on lake level and available habitat |
Conservation Department Facilities
| Facility Item |
Name |
Count |
Comments |
| Parking Lot |
|
2 |
|
Features
| Feature Item |
Name |
Count |
Size |
Comments |
| Stream - Permanent |
Little Pomme de Terre River |
1 |
3.50 miles |
|
Land Cover Types
| Land Type |
Acres |
Comments |
| Crop Land |
271.00 |
|
| Forest and Woodland |
1217.00 |
|
| Old Field |
558.00 |
|
| Wetland |
130.00 |
Wetland acerage depends on lake level |
| Total Area Acres: |
2176.00 |
|