2017 Map of Poplar Bluff

About this map

The Black River winds southward through this part of Butler County, anchoring a landscape where the northern reaches of Poplar Bluff meet the dense woodlands of the Mark Twain National Forest. The transition from urban center to rural timberland is marked by a series of distinct residential and small-community clusters, including Loma Linda, Cedar Valley, and Shady Dell. Education and local heritage are prominent, evidenced by the campus of Three Rivers Community College and a high density of historic family and community burial grounds such as Oak Hill Cemetery and Woodlawn Cemetery. To the north, the river creates significant bends and backwaters near Hilliard and Wilby, while man-made landmarks like Lake Lockloma and Hon-Dah Reservoir highlight the region's managed water resources. This survey illustrates the intricate network of county roads and residential developments that define the periphery of this regional hub.