2020 Map of Swiftown

About this map

Swiftown and the surrounding Yazoo-Mississippi Delta lowlands are defined by a complex network of bayous, brakes, and oxbow lakes. The community of Jaketown sits in the southern portion of the map, while Four Mile and Nichols anchor the central corridor. This modern survey reveals a landscape still heavily influenced by its alluvial history, with large natural features like Mossy Island and Bee Lake shaping the local geography. Several cemeteries, including Sky Lake Bend Cem and Graves Cem, are scattered across the quadrangle, offering points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The winding course of Bear Cr and the presence of wetlands like Paxton Brake and Beaver Dam Brake illustrate the persistent importance of water management and drainage in this agricultural region at the junction of Leflore, Sunflower, and Humphreys counties.