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2012 Map of Bentonia

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bentonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Big Black River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, forming a natural boundary near the town of Bentonia. This 2012 survey captures the rural character of Yazoo County, where small settlements like Little Yazoo, Dover, and Myrleville are connected by a network of local routes such as Old Dover Rd and Myrleville Rd. The topography is defined by the drainage basins of Walesheba Cr and Indian Cr, which feed into the primary river system.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites including Central Holmes Cem, Cage Cem, and Days Cem. Cultural and infrastructure landmarks are sparse but significant, including the Yazoo Lookout Tower and the distinct formation known as the Bluff. The presence of Catfish Lake near the river bottomlands highlights the area's aquatic features and drainage patterns typical of the Mississippi delta's edge.