2011 Map of Friars Point

About this map

Friars Point stands as the primary riverfront hub in this Coahoma County landscape, where the Mississippi River defines the western border with complex features like the Bend of Island Number Sixty Three and Kangaroo Point Dikes. The map reveals a transition from the active river channel to the fertile alluvial plains, marked by a series of landings including Fitzhugh Landing, McWilliams Landing, and Ledbetter Landing that hint at the region's historic dependence on waterborne commerce. Moving inland, the terrain is networked by the Big Sunflower River and drainage features like Richies Bayou. Small agricultural settlements such as Stovall, Humber, and Farrell are scattered throughout the interior, each anchored by local landmarks like the Humber Cemetery or Zion Traveler Cemetery. The oxbow of Horseshoe Lake and its associated Horseshoe Revetment illustrate the ongoing engineering efforts to manage the river's shifting course.