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1983 Map of Greenwood

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Greenwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Mississippi River forms the western boundary of this 1983 study, defining a landscape of complex waterways and fertile delta plains. Central to the region is the State Penitentiary, a prominent landmark located near Drew. The settlement pattern follows the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, which links towns like Cleveland, Mound Bayou, and Ruleville. These communities represent the agricultural and social core of the Mississippi Delta during the late twentieth century, showing a high density of small towns and municipal infrastructure such as the Cleveland Municipal Airport.

Toward the east, the terrain shifts into the wetlands of the Malmaison State Wildlife Management Area and the winding course of the Yazoo River. The map captures the significant hydrological network of the Bogue Phalia and Big Sunflower River, which were essential for regional drainage. Educational and aviation hubs like Mississippi Valley State University and the Greenwood-Leflore Airport anchor the southern reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the modernization of the Delta's historic riverfront economies.