2012 Map of Big Black

About this map

The Big Black River meanders through this portion of Mississippi, creating a complex landscape of oxbow lakes, sloughs, and islands south of Lake Park. This 2012 survey illustrates the hydrological evolution of the river basin, where abandoned channels have formed distinct features like Horseshoe Lake, Baker Lake, and Congo Lake. The presence of Regan Island and numerous named bayous such as Hamer Bayou and Jim Bayou highlights the shifting nature of the river's path over time. Settlement patterns are concentrated in the north, with communities like Sherwood Forest and Timberlane featuring residential road networks such as King Arthurs Rdg and Camelot Dr. In the southeastern corner, the Natchez Trace Pkwy provides a link to the historical transit corridor, while the isolated Henderson Cem and Fishers Bridge offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.