2017 Map of Henderson Mound

About this map

Farrenburg and the agricultural lands of New Madrid and Mississippi counties define this corner of the Missouri Bootheel. The landscape is characterized by an extensive system of man-made waterways, including Saint Johns Ditch, Ash Ditch, and Spillway Ditch, which were engineered to manage the low-lying terrain. These channels surround subtle topographical variations like Henderson Mound and Barnes Ridge, which likely served as crucial high ground during the area's development. For family historians, the map identifies small, localized burial sites such as Cole Cem and Barnes Cem, situated near Black Bayou. The dense network of county roads, such as Co RD 714 and Co RD 716, reflects a strictly organized township and range system that continues to support the region's rural economy.