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2020 Map of Redwood

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Redwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yazoo River defines the western corridor of this region north of Vicksburg, where the landscape transitions from the delta lowlands to the elevated terrain of Walnut Hills. Significant for its Civil War history, the southern portion of the sheet encompasses a segment of the Vicksburg National Military Park, while the historic high ground at Snyders Bluff overlooks the river's winding path. The intricate drainage network of Chickasaw Bayou and various oxbow lakes, including Horseshoe Lake and Taylor Lake, illustrates the dynamic nature of the Mississippi floodplain.

Transportation and settlement patterns are anchored by the Kansas City Southern railroad and clusters such as Redwood, Blakely, and Waltersville. The presence of the Crocket Cem and the residential layout of Villanova reflect the local social geography. From the levee systems protecting the western basin to the residential developments of Woodlawn, the map documents a modern landscape deeply shaped by its proximity to both the river and the historic fortifications of Warren County.