2018 Map of Jonestown

About this map

The town of Jonestown serves as the focal point of this Mississippi Delta landscape, situated along the winding course of the Coldwater River. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by its complex hydrography, including numerous swampy depressions and oxbow remnants such as Swan Lake, Tula Lake, and Hull Brake. The presence of the University of Jonestown and the neighboring settlement of Matagorda highlights the local community structure, while the rural surrounding area is dotted with family and community landmarks like the Alcorn Cem and Chrestman Cem. The map illustrates the transition from the Coahoma County interior toward the Quitman County line, showing a network of agricultural roads like Jonestown-Claremont Rd and Pear Orchard Rd that navigate the low-lying terrain. The interplay between the river and the brakes suggests a long history of managing the Delta's shifting waters for cultivation and settlement.