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2015 Map of Eden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Yazoo River defines the northwestern edge of this landscape, where the alluvial plain meets the rising loess bluffs of Yazoo County. The small settlement of Eden sits at the base of these hills, serving as a focal point for a network of rural roads like Eden Main St and Eden Midway Rd. To the east, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by numerous drainages, including Tesheva Creek and Piney Cr, creating a complex topography of ridges and hollows.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks like Hardshell Cem and small named communities such as Zelleria, Free Run, and Renshaw. The map details the transition from the flatlands along Dead Man Bayou to the upland forests, marked by family-named routes such as Chat Phillips Rd and Parker Hill Rd. This spatial arrangement reflects the historical agricultural development of the region, where plantations on the level bottomlands gave way to smaller upland holdings.