2015 Map of Fisk

About this map

The Saint Francis River meanders along the boundary of Butler and Stoddard counties, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage engineering. This 2015 survey highlights the sophisticated water management systems of the region, featuring named channels such as Mingo Ditch, Coal Oil Johnny Ditch, and Prairie Cr Ditch. These waterways support the agricultural character of the area surrounding the settlement of Fisk, where road networks and rail lines converge. Local history and genealogy are preserved at sites like Ash Hills Cemetery and Owens Cemetery, while smaller locales such as Ash Hill, Green Oaks, and Ives mark the intersections of rural life. The presence of Panther Run Slough suggests the original low-lying, swampy nature of this Missouri terrain before the systematic creation of numbered ditches, including Ditch Number 16 and Ditch Number 17, transformed the valley floor.