The Black River snakes through the southern portion of this region, creating a complex hydrologic landscape defined by Sweet Clover Bend and a network of oxbows and sloughs. Near the convergence of several major drainage projects like Cypress Creek Ditch and Middle Creek Ditch, the city of Corning serves as the primary hub of activity, featuring the Corning Post Office and Corning Cemetery. The terrain is marked by the subtle rise of Moark Ridge to the north, where the small settlement of Moark sits near the state line. This area is notably dense with family and community burial grounds, including Williams Cemetery, Allmandinger Cemetery, and Redenbo Cemetery, providing significant points of interest for those tracing local lineages. The map also captures the managed water systems of the early 21st century, from the Rose Pond Lateral to the serene waters of Victory Lake and Taylor Lake.
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1935 · Acorn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Rector
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Knobel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Harviell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Naylor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Knobel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Naylor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Poplar Bluff
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Rector
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Poplar Bluff
USGS Topo · 1:250,000