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1984 Map of Natchez

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Natchez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a meandering border between Mississippi and Louisiana, defining the landscape and settlement patterns of this 1984 survey. In Mississippi, Natchez stands as a prominent cultural hub, characterized by historic landmarks like the Natchez National Cemetery and the Natchez Post Office. The area is a nexus of rail transport, where the Illinois Central Gulf RR and Mississippi Central RR converge. To the north, the campus of Alcorn State University marks a significant educational footprint in the region.

West across the river in Louisiana, the terrain is dominated by the complex hydrology of the Tensas River, Black River, and numerous oxbow lakes such as Lake Bruin and Lake St John. The geography here supports significant conservation areas, including the Sicily Island Hills State Wildlife Management Area and Boeuf State Wildlife Management Area. Settlements like Vidalia, Ferriday, and St Joseph are interspersed among a network of bayous and drainage systems, reflecting the region's historical reliance on the alluvial plain.