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1988 Map of Rolling Fork East

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Rolling Fork East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The low-lying Yazoo Basin floodplain is defined here by the winding Big Sunflower River and its intricate network of bayous. In the 1980s, the landscape around the town of Anguilla and the settlement of Africa was dominated by agricultural fields, punctuated by numerous Cemeteries and infrastructure like a Landing Strip and Sewage Lagoon. The area's water management is evident in the Spoil Banks and floodgates scattered along the waterways, particularly where the river borders the Delta National Forest.

The southern portion of the map shows the transition from the community of Rolling Fork toward the managed wetlands of the Green Ash Greentree Reservoir. River landings like Holland Landing and Hickman Landing reflect the historical importance of the river corridor, while Mont Helena and Riverside Junction highlight localized hubs of activity within the Sharkey County countryside. This period captures a landscape deeply tied to the rhythms of the Sunflower River, where much of the terrain remains noted as an Area Subject to Inundation.