2017 Map of Charter Oak

About this map

Charter Oak sits at the center of this agricultural landscape in the Missouri Bootheel, where the border between Stoddard Co and New Madrid Co is defined by a perfectly straight north-south survey line. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes that were historically significant for settlement in this low-lying region, including Big Ridge to the north and Cane Ridge to the south. These higher ground features provided refuge in a territory defined by complex drainage systems. The Little River meanders through the eastern half of the map, while the Upper Castor River appears in the southwest corner. Transportation is dictated by a rigid grid of county roads, such as Co Rd 797 and Co Rd 750, punctuated by regional arteries like State Hwy E. For genealogists, the placement of Simmons Cem near the southern boundary provides a specific point of interest for family research.