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2012 Map of Crenshaw South

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Crenshaw South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sledge serves as the central hub of this Mississippi Delta landscape, where a grid of town streets like Gin Ave and N Main St meets the agricultural expanse of Quitman County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the winding David Bayou and the prominent Yellow Lake, which characterize the alluvial character of the region. These water bodies, along with smaller features like Hope Bayou and Burrell Bayou, dictate the placement of roads and farm boundaries.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Rogers Cem to the northeast and the small settlement of Delta on the eastern edge. The map traces the transition from wetland to cultivated field, with rural routes such as Ballentine Rd and Falcon School Rd connecting isolated farmsteads and agricultural structures. The presence of White Oak in the northern section highlights the remaining patches of native vegetation amidst the heavily partitioned landscape.