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2015 Map of Tippo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Tippo and the surrounding alluvial lowlands of Tallahatchie County are defined by a complex network of waterways, including the Tallahatchie River and numerous bayous that snake through the landscape. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain where drainage and agricultural land use are inextricably linked, evidenced by features like the Tillatoba Cut-Off, Locopolis Cut-Off, and Opossum Bayou Cut-Off. These engineering efforts reflect the historical necessity of managing the water flow across this portion of the Delta.

Small rural clusters such as Cowart, Tandy, and Effie dot the landscape along Tippo Rd, while local heritage is preserved at sites like New Salem Cem and Needmore Cem. The presence of several significant water bodies, including Buzzard Bayou Lake, Grassy Lake, and Alligator Lake, points to the region's natural hydrography before modern channelization. The map serves as a detailed record of the roads and water management features that sustain these Mississippi communities.