Brooks sits at the heart of this alluvial landscape where the Quiver River and Fighting Bayou converge. This 2020 survey of the Mississippi Delta reveals a region defined by its complex network of waterways, including Wild Bill Bayou, Powell Bayou, and Parks Bayou. The intersection of Sunflower, Tallahatchie, and Leflore counties is marked by traditional land divisions and a grid of rural roads like Sturdivant White Rock Rd and Brooks Rd. Genealogical interest is anchored by local landmarks such as Mount Olive Cem, Scott Cem, and Saint Marys Cem. The landscape also features Wade School and distinctive natural features like Horseshoe Brake and Hoard Lake, illustrating the persistent relationship between the area's agricultural development and its native wetlands.
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1931 · Schlater
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Drew
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1934 · Cleveland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Schlater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Mound Bayou
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Schlater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Cleveland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500