2020 Map of Walnut Lake

About this map

Dubbs sits at the western edge of this landscape where the Tunica Co Quitman Co border defines the southern boundary. The territory is heavily shaped by an intricate network of waterways, most notably Walnut Lake, Lake Tyranza, and the winding Coldwater River. This area in the Mississippi Delta reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Bethany Cem, Daygo Cem, and Dooley Wood Cem, which are often the only remaining markers of early settlement patterns and genealogical history in the region. The map also records the location of Gerlach Mill and several bayous including McNeil Bayou and Brushy Bayou, illustrating the reliance on the river-and-lake system for drainage and local industry. A system of levees, including the Cold Water River Levee, highlights the ongoing management of this low-lying floodplain.