2012 Map of Midnight NW

About this map

The Big Sunflower River winds prominently through this section of the Mississippi Delta, defining the drainage patterns and historical development of rural Washington County. This survey highlights an agricultural landscape dictated by the alluvial topography, where the water levels of the Bogue Phalia and Beasley Bayou interact with a grid of country roads. The distribution of infrastructure, including Avon-Darlove Rd and Tribbett Rd, follows the higher ground near the riverbanks. Farther south, Mills Bayou cuts through the lowlands, illustrating the complex hydrology of the region. This 2012 record captures the area's modern land use while preserving the legacy of family-named landmarks and local connections like Cole Lake Rd and Broad Lake Rd that have long served this farming community.