2018 Map of Sunflower

About this map

The Big Sunflower River defines the landscape of this Sunflower County region, winding through a complex network of bayous and wetlands in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Small agricultural settlements like Sunflower, Blaine, and Steiner are connected by a grid of rural roads, including Blaine Rd and Sunflower Rd. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of local burial grounds for genealogical research, documenting several named sites such as Saint James Cem, New Hope Cem, and Willing Worker Cem. The topography is marked by distinctive natural features like Turkeyfoot Brake and Roundaway Bayou, alongside family-named landmarks such as Gorman Lake and James Bayou. The map reveals the layout of the Delta's township and range system, showing how the land is partitioned into sections for agriculture and resource management.