2015 Map of Natchez

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery and state boundary between Natchez, Mississippi, and Vidalia, Louisiana, in this detailed 2015 study. The river's dynamic nature is evident through features like Giles Cutoff, Carthage Upper Bar, and Natchez Island Bar, which illustrate the constant shifting of the waterway and its surrounding floodplains. On the Mississippi side, the high bluffs overlook the river and are home to deep cultural layers, from the ancient Fatherland Mounds to the grounds of Natchez National Historical Park.