2020 Map of Delta City

About this map

Deer Creek meanders through the heart of the Mississippi Delta, anchoring a landscape defined by its agricultural heritage and small-town settlements. This 2020 survey of Sharkey and Washington Counties reveals the linear development patterns characteristic of the region, where communities like Delta City and Panther Burn are connected by a network of rural roads such as Richey Rd and State Hwy 434. The map provides significant value for genealogical research, documenting numerous localized burial sites including Delta City Cem, Vickland Cem, and the Georgia Bend Cem. Further south, the settlements of Nitta Yuma and Cameta sit near the winding banks of Deer Creek, while the Big Sunflower River defines the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. The intricate drainage network of Jaynes Bayou and Caney Bayou illustrates the complex hydrology that historically shaped the Delta's development and land use.