2018 Map of Drew

About this map

Drew and its surrounding agricultural lands in Sunflower County are defined by a complex network of slow-moving watercourses, including Lutken Bayou, Blackhawk Bayou, and the Big Sunflower River. The landscape is a testament to the Delta’s hydrologic engineering, with numerous irrigation channels and reservoirs such as Hoard Lake supporting the local farming economy. This survey documents the area's rural infrastructure, featuring several established burial grounds like Drew Cem, Marshall Cem, and Sandy Bayou Cem. Transportation and commerce are centered on the community of Drew, where a grid of streets intersects with arterial routes leading toward Dwiggins and Whitney. The presence of the Ruleville-Drew Airport south of town indicates the ongoing importance of regional connectivity, while smaller settlements like Jaquith anchor the southern reaches of the quadrangle.