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2021 Map of Boekerton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The alluvial plains of the Missouri Bootheel define this landscape, where a sophisticated network of drainage canals has transformed the terrain for agriculture. Small rural clusters like Boekerton and Tallapoosa anchor a grid of county roads and fields, illustrating the region's long-standing reliance on reclaimed land. The intricate hydrology is visible through numbered waterways such as Ditch Number 57 and Ditch Number 1, which crisscross the territory to manage the flow toward the Little River.

Near the southern boundary with Pemiscot Co, the topography includes local landmarks like Huie Grove and the winding course of Portage Open Bay. Small unincorporated communities such as Hartzell and Fraile appear along the section lines, connected by routes like State Hwy B and State Hwy PP. This layout reflects the early 21st-century state of a highly engineered landscape, where traditional rural life intersects with large-scale water management systems.