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1939 Map of Lorenzen

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Lorenzen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Rolling Fork serves as the central hub of this Delta landscape, where the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley and Illinois Central railroads converge to move agricultural goods. The terrain is defined by a dense network of meandering waterways, including Steele Bayou and the wide Big Sunflower River, which wrap around agricultural tracks and small settlements like Egremont and Lorenzen. These rail lines were the lifeblood of the region, connecting isolated landings and junctions such as Riverside Jct to the larger Mississippi trade network.

Landmarks like the Indian Mound near the center of the sheet and the prominent Mont Helena estate reflect the deep human history of this floodplain. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous small communities like Anguilla, Cary, and Grace, many of which were founded as rail stops or river landings. The map captures the Delta during the late 1930s, highlighting the intricate levee systems and bayous that shaped life and commerce in Sharkey County and Issaquena County.