2015 Map of Percy

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Steele Bayou and its winding tributaries dominate this landscape at the intersection of Washington, Sharkey, and Issaquena counties. The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and agricultural tracts, characterized by features like Swan Island, Deer Lake, and numerous sloughs such as Gin Slough and Hoots Dump Slough. The settlement pattern follows the drainage and road networks, with small communities like Percy, Spencer, and Woodside situated near the watercourses. The local infrastructure reflects a rural aviation and agricultural focus, notably anchored by the Eifling Farms Airport. Genealogists may find interest in the Hill Cem near Canaan, while the road system, including Panther Burn Rd and Yazoo Refuge RD, provides a clear view of the mid-20th-century transportation corridors through the Delta's bottomlands.