2012 Map of Hills Store

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Stoddard County is defined by a grid of rural roads and scattered small communities like Hills Store and Maulsby. This 2012 survey reveals a region deeply tied to its land, where drainage features such as Bess Slough and the Upper Castor River segment the vast farm plots. The map is a vital resource for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies long-standing community centers and resting places, including the Vinson School and several burial grounds like Cravins Cemetery and Barker Cemetery. Along the eastern edge, the hamlet of LaValle sits near the river, while the central corridor is punctuated by the Radcliffe Landing Strip, reflecting the intersection of traditional agriculture and modern utility. The presence of Stones Chapel Cemetery and Ivester Cemetery further emphasizes the deep-rooted family histories embedded in this Missouri Bootheel terrain.