2015 Map of Puxico

About this map

Puxico serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at a junction where the drainage of the Mingo Basin meets higher ground. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways and man-made drainage systems, such as Coal Oil Johnny Ditch and Mingo Ditch, which underscore the region's history of land reclamation and water management. To the west, the Mark Twain National Forest provides a backdrop of protected terrain near Dale, while the east is characterized by smaller communities like Asherville and Cobb. Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks like Gravel Hill Cemetery and Rock Hill Cemetery. Distinctive topographic features like Devils Washboard and Fry Bluff rise above the wetlands, defining the transition from the river bottoms near the Saint Francis River to the ridges like Shaw Ridge and Bee Press Ridge.