2013 Map of Kirksville

About this map

Kirksville and Cottonburg serve as primary anchors for this rural landscape in Madison County, where the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Silver Cr and Paint Lick Cr. The settlement pattern reflects a long history of ridge-and-valley living, with Nina Ridge overlooking the western portion of the map and Crow Valley tucked into the northern reaches. Small communities like Ruthton, Round Hill, and Nina are linked by a network of historic routes including Bogie Mill Rd and Hagan Mill Rd, indicating the importance of local milling and agriculture. The landscape is deeply incised by numerous smaller drainages such as Dog Walk Br, Schoolers Br, and Gilead Br, which have shaped the local road placements and property boundaries. Genealogists and historians can trace the family-named landmarks and small clusters that have persisted through the modern era, from the southern hamlet of Hackley to the eastern edge of Happy Landing.