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2015 Map of Friars Point NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mississippi River and its intricate network of former channels define this Mississippi Delta landscape along the border of Coahoma and Phillips counties. The terrain is a complex of wetlands and low-lying land, marked by Missouri Slough, Old Town Lake, and Long Lake. This 2015 survey reveals a rural area largely dedicated to agriculture, where small clusters of settlement such as Saint Marys, Preston Place, and Westover are connected by an extensive system of secondary roads including Phillips 336 Rd and Phillips 407 Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find several family and community landmarks, particularly the numerous cemeteries scattered across the quadrangle. From Mount Olive Cem in the northwest to Maynard Cem near the river, these sites provide essential points of reference for tracing early residents. Notable features like Kangaroo Point and the Upper Bar illustrate the shifting nature of the river's path, which continues to shape the geography of this border region.