2012 Map of Rome

About this map

Rome serves as a central hub in this section of the Mississippi Delta, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage canals and natural waterways. The geography reflects the region's long-standing agricultural focus, with settlements like Minot and Flautt situated among a complex of named bayous including Bear Bayou, Homecypress Bayou, and Wild Bill Bayou. The map captures a detailed distribution of community landmarks, particularly the numerous cemeteries such as Second Baptist Cem, New Light Cem, and Pleasant Green Cem, which provide essential points of reference for local family history and genealogy. Large natural features like Blue Lake and the winding Upper Quiver River interrupt the geometric grid of farm roads such as Rudolph Smith Rd and Hittspur Rd, illustrating the persistence of Delta wetlands like Staten Brake alongside developed land.