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2015 Map of Wyatt

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wyatt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and the Ohio River dominates this landscape, where the borders of Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky meet at a complex hydrological junction. At the heart of this river system lies Cairo, positioned near Cairo Point, while across the water in Missouri, the terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems like Bayou Ditch, Brewer Lake Ditch, and Fish Lake Ditch that manage the low-lying alluvial plains. This environment is characterized by distinct landforms such as Angelo Towhead in the river channel and Rushs Ridge further inland.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several small settlements and rural landmarks. The map documents the communities of Wyatt, Wilson City, and Alfalfa Center, alongside more isolated sites like Greenfield and Birds Point. Researchers can locate ancestral burial grounds including Bird Cemetery, Griggs Cemetery, and Allen Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the agricultural tracts. The intricate water features, such as the Tom-Bird Blue Hole and Glory Bayou, illustrate the persistent influence of the river's movements on the regional geography.