Loading map...

2015 Map of Silver City

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Silver City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Yazoo River defines the landscape of this delta region, where complex water management systems like the Will M Whittington Auxiliary Channel and the Levee Rd corridor protect the surrounding agricultural plains. The settlement of Silver City sits at a critical bend in the river, surrounded by a network of smaller communities including Richland, Lamkin, and Roseneath.

Old oxbow lakes such as Tchula Lake and Bee Lake indicate the river's ancient migrations across the floodplain. Local history and genealogy researchers will find several legacy landmarks, from the Jones Cem near the northern boundary to the quiet hamlet of Pluto and its nearby Pluto Cem. The terrain is characterized by these intricate bayous and drainage channels, including Atchafalaya Bayou and French Bayou, which serve as a record of the region's hydrographic engineering and historical settlement patterns.