2012 Map of Sikeston South

About this map

Matthews and the southern reaches of Sikeston anchor this 2012 survey of the Missouri Bootheel, a landscape defined by industrial-scale drainage and agricultural precision. The region's history of reclaiming wetlands is visible in the prominent path of Saint Johns Ditch and the remnant lowlands of East Lake. Between the larger hubs, smaller historic focal points like Champion and Bowman sit among a strict grid of county roads and drainage canals. Toward the north, local genealogy interests are served by the inclusion of the Garden of Memories and Memorial Park Cemetery. The transportation network is a central theme, with the modern interstate and highway corridors contrasting against the older alignment of N Railroad St and S Railroad St in Matthews, which originally dictated the town's orientation and growth.