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2017 Map of Higdon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Higdon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Upper Castor River threads through this portion of Madison County, carving a valley between the eastern reaches of the Saint Francois Mountains and the surrounding woodlands. The landscape is defined by its rural settlements and historical burial grounds, including Underwood Cem and Spring Valley Cem. Small community hubs like Higdon and Hahns Mill are situated along the river's winding path, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the protected lands of the Mark Twain National Forest.

Tracing the transport network reveals a transition from the aviation-focused Phillips Airport to the traditional crossroads at Cornwall. The numerous creek branches, such as Turkey Cr and Combs Br, indicate a terrain where water drainage dictated the placement of early homesteads and roads. This survey captures the region's balance of forested wilderness and small-scale agricultural development in the early 21st century.