2015 Map of Shellmound

About this map

The Tallahatchie River and Yazoo River converge in this delta landscape, defining a region where water and agriculture remain deeply entwined. In the southern reach of the map, the campus of Mississippi Valley State University stands as a significant landmark near the historic community of Fort Loring. Small rural settlements like Shellmound and Rixwood are connected by a dense grid of county roads, such as Blacktop Brake Rd and Old Schlater Rd, which traverse the flat alluvial plains. The presence of Saint Pauls Cem and numerous bayous, including Gin Bayou and Baker Cr, provides a detailed look at the local geography of Leflore County. This mapping reveals a landscape dominated by large-scale farming and the winding paths of the delta's vital waterways.