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2018 Map of Clarksdale

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Clarksdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Big Sunflower River winds through the heart of this Coahoma County landscape, serving as a focal point for the city of Clarksdale and its surrounding agricultural terrain. This survey documents the intersection of modern infrastructure and deep-rooted heritage, showing the dense grid of Clarksdale alongside smaller communities like Lyon, Hopson, and Boone. The map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies several family and community burial grounds, including Saint James Cem, Beth Israel Cem, and Shufordsville Cem.

Beyond the urban center, the geography is defined by complex water systems such as Sandy Bayou and Sevier Lake. Significant landmarks like Shannon Field and the wetland area of Government Brake highlight the varied uses of the Mississippi Delta land. The transition from the residential streets of Clarksdale to the outlying ridges like Viney Ridge illustrates the expansion of settlement across this fertile river plain.