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2015 Map of Rolling Fork West

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Rolling Fork West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Steele Bayou and its numerous branches, including Tillman Bayou and Gross Bayou, dominate this low-lying landscape within the Mississippi Delta. The intricate drainage network is supplemented by Indian Bayou and Deer Creek, reflecting the region's historical reliance on waterways for both transport and agriculture. Small settlements such as Grace, Lorenzen, and the western portion of Rolling Fork are connected by a grid of rural roads, including Grayson Rd and Burma Rd, which cut across the flat, fertile terrain.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several points of interest, notably Weathers Cem and Elmwood Cem south of the main town. The inclusion of Wade Airport and the named landform of Poindexter Island further defines the local geography. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Sharkey Co and Issaquena Co, showing how the modern agricultural economy is organized around these long-established natural and political lines.