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1965 Map of Midnight NW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Midnight NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Big Sunflower River defines the landscape of this Mississippi Delta region, winding through the boundary of Washington and Humphreys Counties. In the mid-1960s, the area was characterized by a complex network of waterways including Bogue Phalia, Beasley Bayou, and Mills Bayou, which drained the surrounding agricultural lands. Cultural landmarks such as the Indian Mound suggest ancient habitation, while more contemporary 20th-century life is marked by the presence of Central Ch and Sunflower Chapel.

Logistics and industry are evident through a Gaging Station monitoring river levels and a Gravel Pit located near a prominent river bend. Local cemeteries like Pilgrim Rest Cem provide important genealogical links for families tied to these delta communities. The prevalence of named water bodies like Broad Lake and Cold Lake highlights the importance of the alluvial plain's natural drainage and irrigation systems.