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2021 Map of Vastus

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Vastus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Vastus sits at the heart of a landscape heavily modified by a sophisticated network of drainage infrastructure in Butler County. This 2021 survey illustrates how the low-lying terrain has been reclaimed through features like Harviell Ditch, Cane Creek Ditch, and Ackerman Ditch, which redirect water away from agricultural fields and toward the Black River. These man-made channels parallel natural waterways such as Cane Cr and Big Hunting Slough, creating a distinct grid-like hydrography that defines the local geography.

Local history and genealogy are preserved at Coon Island Cem and Hvam Cem, while the natural character of the bottomlands is visible at Allred Lake. Along the river's winding course, specific points like Factory Bend and Chester Bend indicate traditional river navigation or land-clearing landmarks. The dense concentration of county roads, such as Co RD 350, provides access to these isolated rural reaches where the economy remains tied to the managed water systems of the Missouri Bootheel region.