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2020 Map of Big Black

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Big Black
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Big Black River meanders across this landscape, defining the boundary between Claiborne and Warren counties. This low-lying alluvial region is characterized by an intricate network of oxbows and backwaters, including Baker Lake, Congo Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. The presence of Regan Island and Ben Slough illustrates the shifting nature of the river's course over time, while the Campbell Swamp to the west highlights the poorly drained, hydrologically active terrain that dominates the river valley.

Transportation through this deltaic environment is anchored by Fisher Ferry Rd, which crosses the water at Fishers Bridge. To the south, a segment of the Natchez Trace Parkway skirts the edge of the quadrangle, following the ancient path through the timbered bottomlands. Higher ground is found at King Arthurs Ridge, providing a topographical contrast to the surrounding marshy basins and creek systems like Redbone Cr and Price Cr.