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1988 Map of Bentonia

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Bentonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Big Black River meanders along the southern border of this landscape, forming the boundary between Yazoo and Madison counties. The topography transitions from the lowlands of the river basin to the rising elevations of the Bluff and the inland hills. Settlements such as Bentonia and Little Yazoo serve as local hubs, while smaller communities like Dover and Myrleville are scattered among the agricultural and timbered lands.

The area is notably dotted with rural landmarks essential for genealogical research, including Pleasant Grove Ch, Rose Hill Ch, and the Central Holmes Cem. Industrial and infrastructure development is evident through an extensive Oil Field and multiple pipelines crossing the terrain, alongside a local Landing Strip. The network of waterways, including Walesheba Creek and Indian Creek, defines the drainage pattern into the larger river system, reflecting a long-standing rural economy based on the land's natural resources.