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2018 Map of Falcon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Falcon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Coldwater River defines the hydrologic character of this Mississippi Delta landscape, winding through the boundary of Tunica and Quitman Counties. This low-lying alluvial plain is marked by a complex network of wetlands and seasonal waterways, including Graveyard Bayou, Sunrise Bayou, and Thomasson Bayou. The settlement of Falcon sits near the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, connected by Railroad Ave to the surrounding agricultural grid.

Further north, the community of Tibbs centers on a crossroads near McNeil Lake. The terrain is scattered with oxbow lakes such as Mussel Lake, Hornet Lake, and Reel Lake, which are characteristic of the river's historical meanders. An extensive system of drainage features, like Pompey Ditch and Twelvemile Bayou, highlights the long-standing efforts to manage water across these fertile bottomlands.