2015 Map of Midnight NW

About this map

The Big Sunflower River meanders through this portion of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta, defining a landscape shaped by ancient alluvial paths. The complex drainage network of the region is evident through the winding courses of Beasley Bayou, Mills Bayou, and the Bogue Phalia, which intersect the agricultural grid. This survey illustrates the relationship between the natural waterways and the human-built infrastructure that has developed to manage the fertile lowlands. Local transport is represented by a dense network of country roads named for early settlers and topographical features, such as Avon-Darlove Rd, Martin Lake Rd, and Cole Lake Rd. The map also captures the political boundary between Washington and Humphreys counties as it follows the historical path of the river.