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1984 Map of Broseley

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Broseley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Broseley and its surrounding rural landscapes are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a complex network of agricultural drainage and natural watercourses. The St Francis River forms the prominent eastern boundary, winding past the transition from Butler and Stoddard counties. This terrain is defined by its low-lying sloughs and man-made channels, including Menorkenut Slough and the Otter Slough Ditch, which underscore the region's managed water systems essential for farming.

Small local clusters like Batesville, Rossville, and Nyssa are situated along the roads that traverse the flatlands, while the elevated ground of Ash Hill provides a distinct geographical contrast to the river bottomlands. Traces of local industry appear in the form of Sandpits, while the Cypress Lateral further illustrates the engineering required to settle this part of the Missouri Bootheel region. The map provides a detailed view of the section lines and township boundaries that define the local property history.