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2021 Map of Kewanee

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Kewanee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sikeston Ridge rises above the alluvial landscape of New Madrid County, anchoring a series of small agricultural settlements and rural intersections in the Missouri Bootheel. The primary corridor through this region is defined by the clusters of Kewanee, Ristine, and La Forge, where the local economy and community life are rooted in the surrounding drainage and field systems. Evidence of the area's intricate water management is seen in the extensive network of engineered waterways, such as Ash-Slough-Ditch and Saint Johns Ditch, which converted the natural wetlands into productive farmland.

Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds including Farrenburg Brethren Cem, Bloomfield Cem, and the Steele Cem. The map reveals a transition from natural features like Lake Saint Mary and Des Cyprie to modern infrastructure such as Malone Airfield near Noxall. This survey provides a precise account of the road network connecting Matthews to Farrenburg, reflecting the persistent settlement patterns of this deltaic region.