2018 Map of Midnight

About this map

The alluvial landscape of Humphreys County is defined by the winding course of Silver Creek as it passes the small delta settlements of Silver City and Midnight. This 2018 survey reveals a territory dominated by a grid of agricultural access roads with evocative local names such as Afro Domino Rd and Blue Ruin Rd. The settlement of Bellewood and the nearby Bellewood Cem sit along the corridor of Old US Hwy 49W, serving as a focal point for local genealogy and history. Significant wetlands and oxbow features, including Straight Bayou and Hard Cash Lake, indicate the low-lying, water-dependent nature of the region's geography. The map provides a contemporary look at the rural road network, from Fish Lake Rd to Kilby Brake Rd, illustrating the intersection of modern transportation and traditional Mississippi Delta land use.