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2012 Map of Shellmound

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Shellmound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mississippi Valley State University anchors the southern portion of this landscape, situated just north of the Tallahatchie River and its winding course through Leflore County. The terrain is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring oxbow formations and waterways like Roebuck Lake, Lake Henry, and the meandering Gin Bayou. These water bodies dictated the early settlement patterns and the placement of agricultural road networks that still crisscross the region today.

Small communities such as Shellmound, Rixwood, and Fort Loring serve as focal points for local history and genealogy. Along the eastern bank of the river, Saint Pauls Cem remains a notable landmark near the intersection of Shellmound Rd and Bledsoe Rd. The dense network of county roads, including Old Schlater Rd and Blacktop Brake Rd, illustrates the intensive land use and connectivity required by the Mississippi Delta's agricultural heritage.