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1988 Map of Holly Bluff

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Holly Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Big Sunflower River defines the landscape of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta in this late-1980s survey, where the winding waterway separates Sharkey and Yazoo counties. The settlement of Holly Bluff sits at a prominent bend in the river, serving as a focal point near the Holly Bluff Cut-Off. This area is characterized by vast conservation lands, including the Delta National Forest to the west and the Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to the east, illustrating the region's commitment to preserving the bottomland hardwood ecosystem.

Local history is preserved in the form of named lodges and camps such as Roanoke Lodge, Bonny Lodge, and Mabin Lodge, which reflect the area's deep-rooted outdoor and sporting culture. An Old Railroad Grade traces a path through the terrain, marking the path of former timber or agricultural transport. Genealogists will find interest in the Spanish Fort Cem and smaller landings like Crippen Point, which speak to the era of river-based commerce and early delta settlements.