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2011 Map of Kennett South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kennett South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The low-lying Bootheel landscape of Southeast Missouri is defined by a complex network of drainage infrastructure, such as Ditch Number 19, West Ditch, and Elk Chute Ditch. These man-made channels support the agricultural productivity of the region, visible through scattered farming hubs like Cooks Farm and Williams. The area south of the county seat is dotted with small, localized settlements such as Dillman, Octa, and Vincit, many of which grew alongside the rural road network and the banks of the Little River.

Local aviation history is prominent on this sheet, featuring the Kennett Memorial Airfield and specialized facilities like the Bootheel Landing Strip. Genealogists will find several significant burial sites, including Oak Ridge Cemetery, Marsh Cemetery, and Liberty Cemetery. Distinctive terrain features such as Sand Ridge, Johnson Island, and Horse Island suggest slightly elevated ground that likely influenced early settlement patterns in this historically marshy riverine environment.