1940 Map of Hayti

About this map

The Missouri Bootheel landscape of Pemiscot County reveals a dense network of agricultural settlements and drainage systems shortly before World War II. The St Louis Southwestern railroad serves as the primary corridor for commerce, linking towns like Hayti and Steele. The map shows an intricate system of laterals and ditches designed to manage the lowland terrain, punctuated by original water features like Clay Root Bayou and the Elk Chute. Historical markers of rural life are exceptionally well-documented, from the County Farm near the northern boundary to numerous combined social centers like Vicksburg Sch & Ch and Samford Sch & Ch. Local genealogists will find significant value in the sheer density of family-named landmarks, including Temples Corner, Holbert Corner, and Acorn Corner, alongside many small burial grounds such as Denton Green Cem and Cagle Cem.