2015 Map of Anniston

About this map

Anniston and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Mississippi County are defined by a complex network of drainage and water management features. The terrain is marked by the winding courses of Black Bayou and James Bayou, which contrast with the straight, engineered lines of Wolf Hole Lateral, Saint James Ditch, and Spillway Ditch. These waterways represent the essential drainage infrastructure required for the region's farming economy. Small settlements such as Samos, Henson, and Whiting dot the map, while East Prairie appears at the western edge. The presence of the Mississippi County Airport and the interestingly named Pulltight provide local landmarks within the rectangular grid of county roads and section lines. This 2015 survey reflects a deeply modified delta landscape where water control systems dictate the patterns of human settlement and transport.