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2015 Map of Drew

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Drew serves as the primary hub of this Mississippi Delta landscape, where a dense grid of agricultural roads and bayous defines the local geography. The territory is marked by the meandering paths of Big Sunflower River and several significant drainage systems, including Burrell Bayou and Powell Bayou. These waterways shaped the early development of the region, as evidenced by the distribution of small settlements like Sandy Bayou, Whitney, and Dwiggins.

Genealogists and local researchers can identify several rural burial grounds that anchor the history of these communities, specifically Sandy Bayou Cem, Drew Cem, and Marshall Cem. The map further documents the transition from older rail-aligned commerce to a modern road network, featuring routes such as Lombardy Rd and Merigold-Drew Rd that connect outlying areas like Ballaston and Jaquith to the town center.