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1990 Map of Clarksdale

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Clarksdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Clarksdale serves as the focal point of this 1990 Mississippi Delta landscape, anchoring a region defined by the complex hydrology of the Mississippi River and its many tributaries. The area is characterized by an intricate network of waterways including the Sunflower River, Coldwater River, and the Hushpuckena River, alongside prominent oxbow features like Moon Lake and Desoto Lake. These water bodies and the accompanying drainage ditches reflect a landscape deeply modified for agriculture, where the alluvial soil of Coahoma County has long supported intensive farming.

Transportation corridors like the Illinois Central Railroad and US Highway 61 connect a string of smaller settlements such as Friars Point, Jonestown, and Tutwiler. The map also captures significant natural and conservation areas, notably the O'Keefe State Wildlife Management Area in the east. From the river towheads like Robson Towhead to the scattered hamlets of Alligator and Rena Lara, the map provides a clear record of Delta life and infrastructure in the late twentieth century.