2020 Map of Louise

About this map

Louise sits at the heart of this Delta landscape, where the flat agricultural terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage and flood control infrastructure. The most prominent man-made feature is the massive Will M Whittington Auxiliary Channel, which runs north-to-south alongside the natural course of Silver Creek. These waterways dictate the local geography, separating the clustered settlements of Anchorage, Craig, and Potosi. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites including Huddleston Cem, Balup Cem, and Goshen Cem, which are tucked between the vast fields and local routes like Mount Zion Cir. The road names themselves reflect the local character and history of the region, from the evocative Blue Ruin Rd and Good Luck Rd to the functional Old Five Mile Rd. Crossing the boundary between Humphreys and Yazoo counties, this survey documents the modern state of a region long shaped by its relationship with the water.