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2010 Map of New Madrid

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of New Madrid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

New Madrid and the surrounding alluvial plain of the Missouri Bootheel dominate this landscape, where the Mississippi River forms a massive horseshoe bend. The river’s power is evident in the engineered New Madrid Revetment and New Madrid Bend Revetment along the banks, protecting the town and the rich agricultural lands of New Madrid County. The terrain is marked by significant cultural history, including an Indian Mound and an exceptionally high density of small family and community cemeteries such as the A C LaForge Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, and Sherwood Cemetery.

Transportation and drainage networks are critical here, with Saint Johns Bayou winding through the lowlands and the County Memorial Airport serving the region. Smaller settlements like Howardville, Lilbourn, and Marston are connected by a grid of rural routes and the historically named Old Kingshighway. The map also captures shifting river features like Madrid Bar and Morrison Towhead, highlighting the dynamic nature of the river valley at the start of the 21st century.