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2012 Map of Anniston

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Anniston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Anniston and the surrounding agricultural lowlands of the Missouri Bootheel define this landscape, where a complex network of drainage ditches and levees manages the Mississippi River floodplain. The area is characterized by organized rural settlements and small agricultural hubs like Whiting and Samos. Water management infrastructure is prominent throughout the terrain, featuring the Birds Point New Madrid Levee Rd and the Wolf Hole Lateral, which carve through the land alongside natural features like Black Bayou and James Bayou.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of several smaller communities, including the uniquely named Pulltight and Henson. The map illustrates the transition from natural wetlands to productive farmland, evidenced by the proximity of Rice Pond and Henson Lake to the modern aviation facilities at the Mississippi County Airport. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of civil engineering and small-town Missouri life in the early 21st century.