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2018 Map of Richey

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Richey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Murphy and Richey occupy a landscape defined by the intricate hydrology of the Mississippi Delta, where the Big Sunflower River winds through a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages. This recent survey shows the intersection of Washington Co, Humphreys Co, and Sharkey Co, a region heavily shaped by agricultural drainage and flood control. Significant water features like Straight Bayou, Murphy Bayou, and the Big Widow Bayou crisscross the alluvial plain, while landforms such as Big Basin, Little Basin, and Hughey Point mark the meandering path of the river.

The transportation network is a grid of rural roads including State Hwy 434, Delta City Rd, and Seven Mile Rd, connecting isolated farmsteads and agricultural plots. The map captures the current state of this managed riverine environment, where numerous smaller channels like Five Negro Bayous and Twin Lakes Bayou persist amidst large-scale farming operations, offering a detailed view of the modern delta's complex relationship with water and land use.