1988 Map of Valley Park

About this map

Valley Park sits at the southern edge of a complex hydraulic landscape where the Delta National Forest meets the winding path of Deer Creek. The area is defined by a dense network of water management features and natural bayous, including the Long Bayou-Greentree Reservoir and the Little Sunflower River. This 1980s-era geography shows a terrain shaped by the proximity of the Mississippi Delta's alluvial patterns, where ancient river bends like False River and human-engineered segments like the Six Mile Cut-Off coexist. The map records the local infrastructure of the period, from the Landing Strip near the river to the distinct boundary line separating Sharkey and Issaquena counties. Local landmarks such as Valley Park Lake and numerous bayous like Ten Mile Bayou highlight a region deeply tied to its wetlands and riverine environment.