2011 Map of Luxora

About this map

Luxora and the surrounding Mississippi County bottomlands are defined by the winding course of the Mississippi River, where the Fletcher Bend Revetment and Fletcher Towhead illustrate modern river engineering and alluvial landforms. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape organized by a rigorous grid of section-line roads, interspersed with agricultural settlements and local history landmarks. Genealogists can identify significant burial sites such as Sandy Ridge Cemetery, New Salem Cemetery, and Citizen Cemetery. The presence of the Mississippi County Penal Farm and smaller communities like Burdette and Toluca reflect the area's rural development patterns. Waterways such as Catalpa Bayou and Mill Bayou drainage routes cut through the low-lying terrain, while features like Elmot Bar and Rosa Pocket indicate the dynamic nature of the river's shoreline south of Lemsford.