2020 Map of Baltzer

About this map

Big Sunflower River winds along the western edge of this Mississippi Delta landscape, defining a region where the water and soil have long shaped local life. The agricultural grid is densely overlaid with named roads and local landmarks, including the settlements of Baltzer, Lombardy, and Fitzhugh. This area is marked by numerous family and community burial sites such as Mount Olive Cem, Saint Paul Cem, and Shady Grove Cem, which serve as vital anchors for genealogical research. The drainage patterns of Black Bayou and Bear Bayou intersect with an extensive network of rural routes, including many numbered Parchman roads. This contemporary survey captures the enduring rural character of the Coahoma and Sunflower county line, where large-scale farming and small community hubs like Pilgrim Rest Cem remain central to the geography.