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1983 Map of Joiner

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Joiner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Joiner and the surrounding agricultural bottomlands of Mississippi County are defined by a complex network of man-made drainage systems. The landscape is heavily engineered to support cotton and soybean farming, featuring an extensive grid of numbered canals including Ditch No 1, Ditch No 40, and Ditch No 50. These canals intersect with natural watercourses like the Tyronza River and a winding Bayou, illustrating the intensive land reclamation efforts in this part of the Delta.

Small communities and family landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, reflecting the rural settlement patterns of the early 1980s. Local history is anchored by several country churches and family burial grounds, such as New Bethel Ch, Mt Pisby Ch, and the Ashburn Cem. The industrial footprint is noted at Creamery Package, while the Burlington Northern railroad corridor provides a vital transportation link through Bassett and Joiner, connecting these agricultural hubs to the wider region.