2011 Map of Rena Lara

About this map

Sunflower Landing and the riverfront communities of Coahoma County define this 2011 survey, situated along a complex stretch of the Mississippi River. The landscape is dominated by the dynamic shifts of the river's course, evidenced by features like Sunflower Bend and Desoto Lake, which was once part of the main channel. The map details a series of historical landings and revetments that served the river-based economy, including Pushmataha Landing and Rescue Landing. Inland, the settlement pattern follows the drainage of the Hushpuckena River and its creeks, where small communities such as Rena Lara, Walnut Grove, and Green Grove are established among a network of local roads. This survey illustrates the ongoing relationship between human habitation and the alluvial landscape of the Mississippi Delta, specifically how the levee system and road networks like Desoto Trail Rd coordinate with the natural waterways.