2024 Map of Bellewood

About this map

Jackson Bayou and Little Jackson Bayou wind through this alluvial landscape, defining the hydrology of the Mississippi Delta near the Yazoo River. The settlement of Bellewood serves as a primary reference point in this agricultural region, situated near the Bellewood Cem and the junction of Old US Hwy 49W. The map reveals a highly structured landscape of drainage and transport, where Tupper Bayou and Buck Bayou are flanked by numerous rural routes such as Sloppy Deadening Rd and Easy Money Rd. The southeastern corner is marked by the Belzoni Municipal Airport and the distinctively named Hard Cash Cutoff. This survey highlights the enduring reliance on bayous for natural drainage alongside modern infrastructure like Sky Lake Rd, illustrating the intersection of old waterways and 21st-century land management in Humphreys County.