2021 Map of Flatwoods

About this map

The Little Black River and its numerous tributaries, including Flat Cr and Logan Cr, define the drainage patterns of this corner of Southeast Missouri. Small settlements such as Flatwoods and Gamburg serve as local hubs for a rural landscape characterized by a network of state and county roads. The frequency of family-named cemeteries, such as Stevens Cem, McCluskey Cem, and Center Hill Cem, suggests a long-standing community with deep genealogical roots. Historical transit is evident at Greenville Ford and Paterson Ford on the river, points once vital for crossing before modern infrastructure. The terrain is deeply incised by hollows such as Murphy Hollow and Big Spring Hollow, while numerous natural springs like King Bee Spring and Bonanza Spring reflect the region's karst topography and reliable water sources that supported early farmsteads.