2015 Map of Onward

About this map

Onward, Smedes, and Kelso anchor this landscape along the border of Sharkey and Issaquena counties. The area is defined by a dense network of meandering waterways, including Steele Bayou, Deer Creek, and Little Black Bayou, which dictate the placement of local roads and small settlements. The terrain reflects the alluvial nature of the Mississippi Delta, where historical watercourses like False River and Coon Bayou have left a complex pattern of oxbows and marshy lowlands. Local infrastructure is closely tied to these natural features, with routes such as Black Bayou Rd and Goose Lake Rd tracing the high ground between wetlands. The map provides a detailed view of the rural settlement patterns and drainage systems in this region of the Deep South during the mid-2010s.