2012 Map of Sibley

About this map

Ellis Cliffs and the rugged eastern bank of the Mississippi River anchor this 2012 survey of Adams County. The landscape is defined by the legacy of river commerce at Hutchins Landing and Esperance Landing, alongside a massive network of petroleum extraction that includes the Carthage Point Oil Field and the Beverly Oil Field. This modern look at the region reveals how historic plantation boundaries have evolved into a network of residential and access roads, such as Brighton Plantation Rd and Ellislie Plantation Rd. Inland, the settlement of Sibley serves as a local hub near Mount Olive Cem, while the hydrology of the area is dominated by Butler Lake and the winding course of Old Saint Catherine Cr. The map documents a complex overlay of traditional river-bottom geography and intensive energy production.