2012 Map of Duncan

About this map

The town of Duncan and the smaller community of Alligator serve as the primary hubs of this Bolivar County landscape, situated along the diagonal corridor of Highway 61. This portion of the Mississippi Delta is defined by an intricate network of waterways, where the Hushpuckena River and the Big Sunflower River drain the low-lying agricultural fields. The terrain is marked by numerous bayous and sloughs, including Alligator Bayou, Harris Bayou, and Cub Lake Slough, which illustrate the complex natural drainage patterns of the region. Local history and genealogy are preserved through several scattered burial grounds, such as Sanders Cemetery, Mount Harmon Cemetery, and Union Temple Cemetery. Near Alligator, the Glidwell Flying Service Airport points to the essential role of aerial application and aviation in the area's agricultural economy, while roads like Booga Bottom Road and McMurchy Road provide access to the surrounding plantations and farms.