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2015 Map of Morehouse

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Morehouse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Morehouse serves as a central hub in this landscape where the drainage systems of the Missouri Bootheel define the terrain. The presence of Little River and the engineered Otter Slough Ditch illustrate the region's historical reliance on sophisticated water management to support its agricultural economy. Smaller communities like Buffington, Delmo, and Canalou are connected by a dense grid of county roads, such as Co Road 824 and Co Road 593, which cross the boundaries of New Madrid, Scott, and Stoddard counties.

Water bodies including King Lake, Whitten Lake, and Longs Pond are scattered throughout the lowlands, while Clines Island rises as a distinct topographical feature in the north. The map also captures local street networks in the larger settlements, naming thoroughfares like Front St, Marshall St, and Benton St, providing granular detail for those researching specific family locations or local commercial history within these townships.