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1922 Map of Natchez

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Natchez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Natchez serves as the focal point of this riverine survey, where the Mississippi River creates a labyrinth of oxbow lakes, islands, and points. The landscape is defined by its plantation heritage, with vast tracts like Windemere, Taconey, and Whitehall bordering the fertile riverbanks. In the hills east of the city, a dense network of country roads including Pine Ridge Road and Washington Road connects smaller settlements and rural institutions like the Daughters of Zion Church and Quitman School.

The dramatic geography of the river is captured through named bends and points, such as Giles Bend and Waverly Point, which have historically dictated the region's transport and agriculture. Further inland, the town of Washington is visible alongside the Mississippi Central rail line, showing the early 20th-century reliance on both water and rail. Features like the National Cemetery and the Poor Farm offer specific locations for genealogical research and local history studies.