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2015 Map of Clarksdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Clarksdale sits as the central hub of this Coahoma County landscape, defined by the winding course of the Big Sunflower River. The river’s meanders shape the surrounding agricultural fields and the placement of nearby communities like Lyon, Riverton, and Myrtle Hall. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation reveals a high concentration of small family and community burial grounds, including Saint James Cem, Beth Israel Cem, and Shufordsville Cem, which are often the primary remaining indicators of earlier settlement patterns in the Mississippi Delta.

The map highlights the integration of industrial zones near the city center, such as Industrial Park Dr, alongside natural features like Sandy Bayou and Mill Cr. To the south, smaller locales such as Hopson, Durham, and Lurand appear along the highways and railroads that historically drove the region's economy. Features like Shannon Field and Sevier Lake indicate the diverse uses of the land, from aviation to drainage management in this low-lying alluvial plain.