2012 Map of Bellewood

About this map

Bellewood and the nearby crossroads of Castleman define this stretch of the Mississippi Delta, where a complex network of bayous and drainage ditches supports a landscape dominated by agricultural production. The erratic path of the Yazoo River skirts the southeastern corner, connected to a legacy of water management visible in features like the Hard Cash Cutoff and Dry Bayou. The region's transport and infrastructure are represented by the Belzoni Municipal Airport and the smaller Turner Field, serving the aviation needs of the surrounding rural community. Local history is etched into the landscape through curiously named thoroughfares such as Easy Money Rd, Sloppy Deaden Rd, and Pluck Rd, which trace the boundaries of section lines and older farmsteads. These roads connect small clusters of settlement like Hard Cash to larger water bodies including Gooden Lake and Hard Cash Lake, reflecting the persistent relationship between the area's hydrology and its human development.