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2012 Map of Clines Island

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Clines Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Upper Castor River meanders through the lowlands of Stoddard County, defining a landscape of agricultural drainage and small rural settlements. This 2012 survey captures the character of the Missouri Bootheel region, where many small communities like Guam, Avert, and Himmel are spaced along a grid of county roads. The importance of land management in this flood-prone terrain is evident through numerous waterways such as Bess Slough, Mill Slough, and Mud Slough.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds across the quadrangle, including Moore Cemetery, Oak Cemetery, Hopkins Cemetery, and Palmer Cemetery. Near the western edge, the location of the Bridges Post Office serves as a reminder of early postal routes. This map provides a detailed view of the transition between the agricultural flats and the varied hamlets of Toppertown, Shady Dell, and Birds Corner.