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1963 Map of Sikeston

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Sikeston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Missouri Bootheel landscape around Sikeston in the mid-1960s is defined by its intricate drainage network and the convergence of major rail lines. As a regional hub, the city is flanked by a lattice of agricultural infrastructure, including the North Cut Ditch and the Castor River, which transformed these lowlands into productive farmland. The St Louis-San Francisco and Missouri Pacific railroads bisect the territory, anchoring small communities like Morehouse and Vanduser.

Genealogists can identify numerous local landmarks such as Silent Hill Cem, New Bethel Ch, and the Pharris Ridge Sch. The map also captures mid-century developments like the Sikeston Memorial Airport and a Drive-in Theater, alongside more established landmarks like the Gaging Station BM Ditch 4. This survey illustrates the transition from a purely river-and-rail economy to one supported by a growing highway network near Miner and Sargent.