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2018 Map of Shelby

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Shelby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Shelby and Winstonville anchor this portion of Bolivar County, where the agricultural landscape of the Mississippi Delta is defined by a complex network of bayous and ancient river scrolls. The hydrology of the region is prominent, featuring the meandering course of Turkey Pen Bayou, the wider Bogue Phalia to the west, and numerous smaller channels like Little Bradford Bayou and Dry Bayou. These waterways influence the placement of local cemeteries such as Turners Chapel Cem and Peters Rock Cem, often found on slightly higher ground near former stream bends.

Transportation and infrastructure are concentrated along the north-south corridor of Old Hwy 61, supported by aviation sites like Shelby Air Service and the Christmas Airport. The map also captures several distinct water bodies, including Porter Lake and Raineys Lake, which are characteristic of the alluvial plain. The intersection of rural roads like Shelby Deeson Rd and Ferretti Rd reveals the grid-like organization of the surrounding farmland.