2015 Map of Fort Adams

About this map

Fort Adams and the surrounding river bluffs in Wilkinson County dominate this 2015 survey, revealing a landscape defined by the shifting course of the Mississippi River. The rugged topography east of the river is punctuated by family and community landmarks like Blockhouse Hill and several burial grounds, including Saint Joseph Cem and the Clarksville Cem. The river's influence is evident in the broad, low-lying reaches of Point Breeze and the expansive Fort Adams Bar, while the upland interior is drained by a network of waterways such as the Buffalo River and Clark Cr. This modern map preserves the historical settlement patterns of southwestern Mississippi, where the steep terrain met the vital transport corridor of the Fort Adams Reach. Genealogists will find particular value in the scattered cemeteries like Linwood Cem and Mess Ridge Cem, which anchor the lineage of this riverfront region across generations.