2017 Map of Wickliffe SW

About this map

O'Bryan Ridge and the surrounding alluvial plains of the Mississippi River define this corner of the Missouri Bootheel, captured here in the late 2010s. The landscape is a complex network of drainage ditches and levees, such as Lateral Number 3 and Levee Rd, protecting the agricultural interests around the small settlements of Deventer and Crosno. This area is characterized by remnant wetlands and backwaters, including Glory Bayou, Nolen Blue Hole, and Bratcher Lake, which mark the river's historical shifts and its current boundary between Missouri and Kentucky. Local genealogy is anchored by family-named landmarks like the O'Bryan Cem and Travis Cem. Along the river's edge, features such as O'Bryan Towhead and Islands Nos 2 3 and 4 illustrate the dynamic nature of the waterway, while Lucas Bend provides a major navigational landmark within this river-bound geography.