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2021 Map of Hanleyville

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hanleyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Black River snakes through the lowlands of Butler County, Missouri, creating a complex geography of loops and landings such as Hammons Bend and Grape Vine Bend. This river system is the primary driver of the local topography, punctuated by numerous backwaters like Catherine Slough and Caney Slough. The modest settlement of Hanleyville sits atop slightly higher ground, surrounded by a network of drainage infrastructure including Snider Ditch and Ackerman Ditch, which manage the area's significant wetlands.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, from the Morocco Cem in the north to the Hillis Cem near Hargrove Bridge. The landscape is a mix of agricultural fields like Hayes Field and named grazing lands such as Doolens Pasture, set against the backdrop of the Caledonia Hills. The map also captures several traditional river points like Hoggs Eddy and Marshall Eddy, which recall an era when river access was central to rural life.