2012 Map of Round Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River Levee stands as a defining boundary along the western edge of this landscape, protecting a network of agricultural fields and small communities. Settlement clusters like Round Lake and Hushpuckena are joined by several family and community burial grounds, including Round Lake Cem, Booker Cem, and Saint Joseph Cem. The interior is characterized by a complex drainage system of bayous and sloughs, such as Jones Bayou and Stokes Bayou, which feed into the larger Hushpuckena River. These waterways, alongside landmarks like Watts Field Airport, trace the evolution of transport and land use in this Mississippi Delta region. The map captures a moment where legacy rural roads like Old Hwy 61 and Round Lake Rd continue to link dispersed settlements like Deeson and Rochdale through a landscape deeply tied to the alluvial plain.