2015 Map of Mound Bayou

About this map

Mound Bayou and neighboring Winstonville anchor this 2015 study of the Mississippi Delta, a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage and historic property lines. The territory is bounded by the winding Hushpuckena River to the north and the Big Sunflower River along the eastern edge, with numerous smaller watercourses like Pecan Bayou and Little Mound Bayou threading through the agricultural grid. This map reveals the persistent geography of the region, where family and community landmarks remain central to the map. Researchers will find several rural burial grounds, including German Lane Cem, New Hope Cem, and Zion Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the area's local history. The transition from Old Highway 61 to modern transit routes is clearly visible, reflecting the evolution of travel through Bolivar and Coahoma counties.