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2015 Map of Round Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Duncan and the smaller settlements of Round Lake and Deeson anchor this portion of Bolivar County, where the landscape is defined by the winding hydrology of the Mississippi Delta. The Hushpuckena River and numerous waterways like Stokes Bayou, Jones Bayou, and Edward Bayou crisscross the alluvial plain, reflecting a drainage pattern essential to the local agricultural economy. These bayous and sloughs, including Wildcat Slough, dictate the placement of roads such as Caston Rd and Sandy Ridge Rd, which trace the higher ground between seasonal wetlands.

Genealogists will find significant local-history value in the distribution of community landmarks, including Mount Olive Cem, Saint Joseph Cem, and New Ashley Cem. The northern reach near the Coahoma County line features the small communities of Eldridge and Dixie, while the western edge is bounded by the Arkansas state line. This survey captures the rural character of the Delta in the early 21st century, showing how modern infrastructure like Old Highway 61 follows the historic corridors established by earlier generations.