2021 Map of Point Pleasant

About this map

Point Pleasant sits along the western bank of a sharp Mississippi River bend, anchoring a landscape shaped by the river's historical shifts and the complex intersection of Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky state lines. This riverine environment is defined by dynamic features like Toneys Chute, Pecan Chute, and Nolan Bar, illustrating the constant movement of silt and water in the Bootheel region. The map reveals a high density of rural burial sites, including the poetically named Lily of the Valley Cem and family-linked sites such as Le Sieur Cem and Girvin Cem, which are vital for genealogical research in this part of New Madrid County.