1986 Map of Pioneer

About this map

Poverty Point State Park anchors the southern portion of this Mississippi Delta landscape, where the ancient Indian Mound earthworks overlook the winding course of Bayou Macon. The map documents a predominantly agricultural region defined by an intricate network of levees and watercourses, including Hurricane Creek, Caney Bayou, and Alligator Bayou. Along the Missouri Pacific railroad line, the small settlements of Pioneer and Darnell serve as local hubs, while the community of Floyd sits just west of the parish boundary. The terrain is marked by its relationship to the water, from the complex drainage of Lyon Mill Bayou to the oxbow-like curve of Long Lake, reflecting the alluvial character of the border between West Carroll Parish and East Carroll Parish.