2015 Map of Falcon

About this map

The Coldwater River meanders across this alluvial landscape on the Tunica Co and Quitman Co line, defining a region where water management is central to the terrain. This drainage network is characterized by numerous bayous and ditches, such as Twelvemile Bayou and Pompey Ditch, which redirect water around the scattered settlements of Falcon and Tibbs. The map reveals the intricate relationship between the river's path and local land use, with family-named roads like Tibbs Rd and Mayo Rd providing access to the fertile grounds surrounding Fish Lake and McNeil Lake. These water bodies and slow-moving bayous, including Graveyard Bayou and Thomasson Bayou, suggest a long-standing pattern of agricultural development in this corner of the Mississippi Delta.