2015 Map of Henderson Mound

About this map

Henderson Mound and the surrounding agricultural lowlands of the Missouri Bootheel define this landscape in the mid-2010s. The area is heavily managed by a network of drainage infrastructure, including the prominent Saint Johns Ditch, Ash Ditch, and Spillway Ditch, which redirect water across the flat terrain of New Madrid County and Mississippi County. Small settlements like Selkirk and Farrenburg serve as local hubs within a grid of county highways and rural routes. Family history and local heritage are anchored by sites such as Cole Cemetery and Barnes Cemetery, while the Henderson Mounds E B G Airport provides a modern utility to this productive landscape. The presence of Black Bayou and Barnes Ridge highlights the subtle natural variations that remain amidst a heavily engineered rural environment.