2012 Map of Moorhead

About this map

The Big Sunflower River and Quiver River dominate this Mississippi Delta landscape, winding through a grid of agricultural lands and historical plantation sites. The city of Moorhead serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller namesake settlements and landings like Johnsons Landing and Johnsonville. The map's detailed road network, featuring names such as Eureka Plantation Rd and Kay Plantation Rd, reflects the area's deep-rooted agrarian history. Numerous local burial grounds, including Bayou Hill Cem and Saint Pauls Cem, provide essential landmarks for genealogical research. The intricate waterway system of the Moorhead Bayou and Wixon Slough illustrates the drainage patterns vital to the region's cultivation, while smaller points like Baird and Markham mark the intersections of rural commerce and transit.