2024 Map of Renault

About this map

Maeystown and the bluffs of southern Monroe County define this landscape, where the elevation drops sharply from upland ridges into the bottomlands of the Mississippi River floodplain. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Morrison Hollow and Maeystown Creek, creating a complex network of ridges that historically dictated the placement of settlements and cemeteries. In the lower elevations, the human imprint is marked by drainage engineering such as the Fults Creek Ditch and Nine-mile Race Creek, designed to manage the fertile but swampy flats near Cavanah Lake. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous family and community burial grounds scattered across the heights, including Saint Johns Cem, Zion Cem, and the Grant Pass Cem. The small hamlets of Fults, Saint Joe, and Renault serve as anchors for the rural road network connecting these distinct topographic zones.