2012 Map of Glendora

About this map

The Tallahatchie River meanders through this portion of the Mississippi Delta, defining a landscape of oxbows and cut-offs near Glendora. The river's historical importance to transport is evidenced by numerous landings such as Staten Landing, Craigs Landing, and Graball Landing concentrated along its banks and the shores of Swan Lake. This 2012 survey illustrates a transition from river-dependent settlements to road-based agriculture, with the town of Glendora at its heart. Local genealogy is well-documented through several sacred sites, including Saint Marys Cem, Saint Peter Cem, and Jacobs Chapel Cem. The map also captures the confluence of drainage systems like Black Bayou and Dugan Bayou which have long shaped the region's fertile but complex hydrology.