2021 Map of Gordonville

About this map

Gordonville and the surrounding rural landscapes of Cape Girardeau County are defined by a network of small family and church burial grounds that trace the heritage of early German and Lutheran settlement. From Dutchtown in the south to the outskirts of Jackson in the north, the land is carved by the meandering courses of Hubble Cr and Williams Cr. The map reveals a dense concentration of local history markers, including the Old Bethel Cem, the German Evangelical Church Cem, and the Zion Lutheran Church Cem. These features, alongside small communities like Tilsit, suggest a long-standing agricultural and religious infrastructure. The terrain is characterized by numerous small branches and creeks such as Heiterman Cr and Foster Cr that drain the undulating countryside, while modern road names like Dogwood Ave and S Farmington Rd highlight the area's continued residential integration.