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2015 Map of Belzoni

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Belzoni
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Yazoo River defines the landscape of the Mississippi Delta in this area, winding past several established communities and numerous oxbow lakes. The town of Belzoni serves as a focal point, featuring a detailed street grid including Central Ave and Washington St, while surrounding settlements like Jaketown, Deovolente, and Brooklyn show the distributed nature of the region's agricultural heritage.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered throughout the territory, from Mount Everest Cem and Macedonia Cem in the north to Fullilove Cem near Honey Island in the south. The hydrography of the region is particularly prominent, with significant water bodies like Wasp Lake, Lake Discovery, and Grass Lake illustrating the dynamic alluvial plain. Notable local landmarks include Holly Grove Cem and the Famosla Cut-Off, which speak to the local history of land management and communal life along the river.