2011 Map of Steele

About this map

Steele serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the Missouri Bootheel, surrounded by a network of smaller communities including Holland, Cooter, and Gibson. The terrain is defined by an extensive system of water management features, such as the Old Franklin Ditch, Ditch Number 3, and Ditch Number 5, which are essential for draining the low-lying lands near Pemiscot Bayou. This map reveals a high density of small family or community burial grounds, including Hopkins Cemetery, Frakes Cemetery, and Mount Moriah Cemetery, offering significant value for genealogical research in Pemiscot County. The presence of the Steele Municipal Airport and localized points like Acorn Corner and Holbert Corner illustrate the distribution of regional infrastructure and commerce across the rural Missouri-Arkansas border region during the early 21st century.