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New Madrid.

Its Census reference point is in St. Francis Lowlands, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Howardville lies about 2.8 miles southwest of New Madrid by reference-point distance.

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A view of downtown New Madrid at the New Madrid Water Route in New Madrid, Missouri (7f706c26-a309-457e-9b4f-992fcb9ff87f)
A VIEW OF THE AREA

A view of downtown New Madrid at the New Madrid Water Route in New Madrid, Missouri (7f706c26-a309-457e-9b4f-992fcb9ff87f)

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THE SETTINGSt. Francis Lowlands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYNew Madrid County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen New Madrid on the map

THE NEW MADRID LAND BRIEF

Land in the
St. Francis Lowlands setting.

New Madrid city has 4.5 square miles of land in New Madrid County. Its Census reference point is in St. Francis Lowlands, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

New Madrid and New Madrid County

New Madrid is associated with New Madrid County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

New Madrid County

New Madrid by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within New Madrid, or 0.8% of its total area. It is 2.3 percentage points lower than the 3.1% recorded for New Madrid County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, New Madrid city has 19.7 times the land area of nearby Howardville city (0.23 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
New Madrid land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within New Madrid

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in New Madrid. Check the New Madrid County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the St. Francis Lowlands setting

St. Francis Lowlands belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Howardville

Howardville is 2.8 miles southwest of the New Madrid reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

New Madrid resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON NEW MADRID

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.5865° N, 89.5512° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore New Madrid ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of New Madrid

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of New Madrid ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

New Madrid data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

St. Francis Lowlands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Missouri landowner resources

Missouri sinkhole and geology resources

DNR guidance with links to GeoSTRAT and documented sinkhole information.

Missouri well-log resources

State guidance for locating groundwater logs and related geological records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around New Madrid.

Howardville lies about 2.8 miles southwest of New Madrid by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

New Madrid in context

NSEWHowardville · 2.8 miles1Lilbourn · 3.4 miles2North Lilbourn · 4.1 miles3Marston · 5.7 miles4Catron · 8.8 miles5Matthews · 11.8 miles6OUTER RING: 11.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Howardville2.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Lilbourn3.4 mi · city
  3. 3
    North Lilbourn4.1 mi · village
  4. 4
    Marston5.7 mi · city
  5. 5
    Catron8.8 mi · town
  6. 6
    Matthews11.8 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Missouri; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your New Madrid
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in New Madrid?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in New Madrid County. New Madrid’s 4.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every New Madrid property in St. Francis Lowlands?+

No. St. Francis Lowlands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The New Madrid boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Howardville as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.8 miles southwest of New Madrid’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near New Madrid?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in New Madrid.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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