2018 Map of Belzoni

About this map

The Yazoo River dominates this Humphreys County landscape, winding past the city of Belzoni and smaller settlements like Brooklyn and Jaketown. This 2018 survey illustrates a complex system of Oxbow lakes and brakes typical of the Mississippi Delta, including Deadman Lake, Long Lake, and Mathena Brake. For family historians, the sheet is exceptionally well-documented with rural burial sites, including Macedonia Cem, Mount Everet Cem, and Fullilove Cem, often situated near historic plantation tracts and former river bends. The intricate waterway system is further highlighted by features such as Pelican Bend and the Famosla Cut-Off, reflecting the ongoing hydrological management of the Delta's agricultural heartland. Road networks like Deovolente Rd and Silent Shade Rd connect these scattered riverside communities, providing a clear view of the area's modern footprint atop its deep alluvial history.