2017 Map of Sikeston South

About this map

Sikeston dominates the northern edge of this Missouri bootheel landscape, where the street grid of the city meets the organized farmland of the Mississippi Valley. The survey details the transition from urban centers like Miner and Sikeston to the rural south, including the smaller settlement of Matthews. Significant for local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several local landmarks including City Cem, Memorial Park Cem, and the Garden of Memories. The distinct elevation of Sikeston Ridge provides a natural foundation for the region's development, while the Saint Johns Ditch represents the extensive drainage efforts required to reclaim this fertile bottomland. Heavy transportation infrastructure is evident through the path of the S RR and the interstate corridor, which together have shaped the economic growth of Scott and New Madrid counties.