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2012 Map of Deering

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Deering and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Pemiscot County are defined by an extensive network of drainage channels and irrigation ditches, essential for managing the low-lying terrain of the Missouri Bootheel. The map reveals a highly structured grid of county roads and highways that connect small, dispersed communities such as Bakerville, Gobler, and Oakville. This geometric organization of the land reflects a deep history of land reclamation and intensive farming.

Genealogists will find significant local value in the clearly marked burial sites, including Rising Star Cemetery in the east and Saint Johns Cemetery near the center of the sheet. Waterways like the Little River and Elk Chute Ditch emphasize the historical reliance on water management for settlement. The proximity of Deering Junction to the primary town site highlights the area's development along transport corridors that once facilitated the movement of goods through this productive delta region.