2012 Map of Caruthersville

About this map

Caruthersville and the surrounding river bottomlands of Pemiscot County are defined by a complex relationship with the Mississippi River. This landscape is marked by historic bend-related features such as Little Prairie Bend, Sandy Hook Bar, and Robinson Bayou Revetment, which underscore the ongoing efforts to manage the river's path. Further inland, the presence of an Indian Mound and a separate area marked Mounds indicates a deep history of human habitation on this fertile plain long before the establishment of modern settlements like Hayti, Stubtown, and Schult. A dense concentration of burial sites, including Morgan Ridge Cemetery, Little Prairie Cemetery, and Rice Cemetery, provides significant data for genealogists tracing family histories in this corner of the Missouri Bootheel. The transportation network includes the historic Powells Ferry and aviation hubs like Mid Continent Airport.