2015 Map of Sikeston North

About this map

Sikeston Ridge defines the local topography, creating a distinct elevated corridor amidst the low-lying agricultural drainage networks of the Missouri Bootheel. The northern reaches of Sikeston dominate the southern portion of the map, where residential development and the Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport meet the surrounding farmland. This transition from urban center to rural landscape is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Hunter Cemetery, Bennifield Cemetery, and Hart Cemetery, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in Scott County. The landscape is heavily modified by an extensive water management system, with Saint Johns Ditch, Town Ditch, and Blue Ditch cutting across the terrain to support the region's intensive agriculture. To the north and east, smaller settlements like McMullin, Miner, and Sargent illustrate the persistent importance of transportation and small-town hubs within this fertile delta region.