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2018 Map of Natchez

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Natchez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a winding divide between Louisiana and Mississippi, shaping a landscape defined by dramatic bends and shifting alluvial terrain. On the eastern bluffs, Natchez stands as a focal point of regional history, its layout punctuated by significant sites like the Natchez National Cemetery and the Natchez National Historical Park. The connection between the two states is physically anchored by the Natchez-Vidalia Bridge, which links the Mississippi city to Vidalia on the western bank.

Away from the urban centers, the river's influence is evident in features like Giles Cutoff and Carthage Point, while the southern reaches transition into the protected wetlands of the Saint Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Genealogists will find a high density of small burial grounds throughout the area, including Sargent Cem, Routh Cem, and Linwood Cem. To the southeast, the Fatherland Mounds reflect the deep indigenous heritage of the bluffs.