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2015 Map of Carter

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Carter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Yazoo River dominates the landscape north of Yazoo City, winding through a network of levees and low-lying delta terrain. This 2015 perspective illustrates the modern infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Yazoo County Airport and the complex intersection of the Haley Barbour Pkwy. The map details the transition from the concentrated urban streets of the city to the expansive agricultural tracts surrounding smaller communities like Carter, Crump, and Norway.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy land divisions and family landmarks, including the Phillips Cem near Belle Prairie and the Brown Cem north of Minchew Rd. The hydrography of the area is particularly intricate, showing the proximity of Wilson Lake to the meandering main channel and the path of Piney Creek as it approaches the city limits. These features provide a clear view of how water management and transportation corridors have shaped the settlement patterns of Yazoo County.