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2011 Map of Cardwell

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cardwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Saint Francis River and its intricate network of island landforms dictate the landscape of this Missouri-Arkansas border region. Numerous named landmasses, including Indian Hill Island, Wilkins Island, and Boland Island, define the river's meandering path, reflecting the complex hydrology of the Bootheel region. The township of Cardwell serves as the primary population center, supported by a grid of rural routes and smaller settlements such as Riverside, Bertig, and Hargrove.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like Parsell Cemetery and Cochran Cemetery, while engineered waterways like Big Slough Ditch and Mayo Ditch illustrate the area's long-standing reliance on drainage and flood control for agricultural viability. Infrastructure like Hopkins Bridge and specialized sites such as Quinn Field further mark the transition between the river's natural flow and the organized settlement patterns of the early 21st century.