1984 Map of Valley Ridge

About this map

Crowleys Ridge rises distinctly above the flat Missouri Bootheel, defining the local geography of Dunklin County in the early 1980s. This landform serves as the backdrop for several small settlements, including Bethany, Valley Ridge, and the town of Campbell at the southern edge of the survey. The transition from the elevated ridge to the lowland plains is marked by the St Louis Southwestern railroad line and the engineered drainage of the Main Ditch, illustrating how the region's agricultural productivity was carved out of the wetlands. To the east, the Malden Municipal Airport and the Malden Corp Bdy indicate the expansion of local infrastructure and aviation. Small Cem markers scattered across the terrain provide valuable clues for genealogists tracking family history in Union township and the surrounding rural landscapes.