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1921 Map of Natchez

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Natchez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Natchez stands on the high bluffs overlooking a volatile section of the Mississippi River, where the transition from the river's alluvial plain to the loess hills of Adams County is clearly defined. This era of the river is marked by dramatic bends and cutoffs, including the Waterproof Cut off and the complex oxbow of Lake St John. The landscape is densely populated with antebellum-rooted agricultural estates such as Windemere Plantation, Hole in Wall Plantation, and Taconey Plantation, while the bluff-top topography is dotted with a network of country churches and schools serving rural communities like Anna and Selma.

Cultural landmarks and infrastructure provide significant genealogical value, from the National Cemetery and the Adams County Poor Farm to the Mt Olive Church (Colored). Transport is dominated by the river's winding course through Giles Bend and the presence of the Missouri Pacific RR and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley RR. The survey also highlights numerous family-named landings and geographic features like Gibson Landing and Vidal Island, reflecting the river-based economy and local settlements during the early 20th century.