2017 Map of Ashburn

About this map

The Mississippi River and its complex network of sloughs and chutes dominate this landscape on the Missouri-Illinois border. The river valley is defined by numerous islands, including Jim Young Island, Gilbert Island, and Denmark Island, while the western bluffs provide a stark topographical contrast. Along these ridges and lowlands, the river economy is evident near the settlements of Ashburn and Busch. The Salt River cuts through the southern portion of the map, joining the Mississippi near Ashburn Bridge. Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds such as Schindler Cem, Robison Cem, and Ashburn Cem. Significant drainage infrastructure, like the Hadley McCraney Diversion Ditch and Hadley Ditch, illustrates the ongoing management of the floodplain for agriculture in the early 21st century.