2015 Map of Gunnison

About this map

Gunnison stands as a central settlement in this portion of the Mississippi Delta, surrounded by a complex network of bayous and oxbow lakes that define the shifting border with Arkansas. The landscape is marked by the presence of Concordia Island and the expansive Old River Lake, illustrating the historical path of the Mississippi River before modern levee systems altered its course. Smaller rural communities like Perthshire, Waxhaw, and Concordia are connected by a grid of agricultural roads such as Gibson Swamp Rd and Warfield Rd, reflecting the region’s deep ties to cotton and river-based commerce. For genealogists and local historians, several family and community burial sites are documented, including Gunnison Cem, Concordia Cem, and Scott Cem. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the meandering Bogue Phalia, which drains the low-lying terrain north toward Stamps Lake.