2021 Map of Red Rock

About this map

Delta National Forest dominates this landscape, preserving a complex wetland network where the Big Sunflower River and Little Sunflower River converge. This 2021 survey reveals a territory defined by intricate waterways like Coon Bayou and Howlett Bayou, illustrating the characteristic drainage patterns of the Mississippi Delta. The small settlement of Red Rock sits at a crossroads near the Sharkey and Yazoo county line, serving as a gateway to the deep woods and bend-dominated river system. Notable landforms such as Cypress Bend and Buck Point highlight the shifting course of the rivers over time. The map documents an extensive network of managed forest routes, including the 709 Spanish Fort Trail and the 717E Big Sunflower River Trail, which provide access to this remote bottomland environment for modern research and recreation.