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2021 Map of Bayouville

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bayouville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this landscape, where the state boundary between Missouri and Kentucky follows the historic Bend of Island Number 8. This riverine environment is characterized by an extensive network of drainage features such as the Saint Johns Diversion Ditch, Spillway Ditch, and Wilkerson Ditch, which manage water across the low-lying terrain. These engineered waterways sit alongside natural features like Big Oak Lake and Sixmile Ponds, illustrating the long-standing effort to utilize the fertile bottomlands.

Small settlements and rural landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the community of Pinhook and the elevated ground of Sugar Tree Ridge. Local history and genealogy are preserved in several burial grounds, such as Pinhook Cem, Barker Cem, and Sugar Tree Ridge Cem. The area near the lake is marked by the Boardwalk Trl and Bottomland Trl, suggesting a transition into protected natural spaces amidst the agricultural grid.