2018 Map of Merigold

About this map

Mound Bayou and Merigold stand as central hubs in this Mississippi Delta landscape, where the agricultural grid is intersected by the winding path of the Big Sunflower River. The map documents a cluster of significant settlements along the Old Hwy 61 corridor, including Renova and the northern reaches of Cleveland. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, featuring numerous burial grounds such as Old Cleveland Cem, New Cleveland Cem, and the family-named Brown Cem and Smith Cem. The hydrography of the region is defined by a network of bayous and brakes, notably Jones Bayou, Lead Bayou, and the swampy expanse of Merigold Brake. Dorr Field sits north of Merigold, reflecting the local infrastructure of Bolivar County during this era of modern land management and continued agricultural importance.