2024 Map of Shaw

About this map

Shaw sits at the intersection of Bolivar and Sunflower counties, serving as a primary hub in this agricultural landscape defined by complex waterway networks. The town is oriented around a grid of streets such as Dean Blvd and Faison St, with the Tapley Airport located just to the west. The surrounding Delta terrain is etched by the meandering courses of Bogue Phalia and Porter Bayou, which dictated the early settlement patterns and the placement of rural communities like Choctaw and Busey. Evidence of long-standing local communities is found in the scattered burial grounds, including Mexican Cem and Strangers Rest Cem. The southern portion of the map transitions into Washington County, where the settlement of Helm is situated near Helm Cem. This modern survey maintains the names of historical transport routes like Dummy Line Rd, a nod to the area's timber and rail history.