(June 23, 2001) Enlarge North view of the wartime railroad bridge site. A pier from an early twentieth century bridge can be seen in upper left of photo. Just south of the pier are the remains of the steamer Dot, which was sunk by the Confederates and used as a bridge during their retreat on May 17
 
Brian Risher photo

(June 23, 2001) Enlarge View is looking south in the general vicinity of the Dot
 
Brian Risher photo

(3-1995) Remains of wartime bridge pier on west bank of Big Black River

(3-2012) Enlarge Warrior Trail Road on west bank of Big Black River. Confederate batteries were positioned on the high ground overlooking the river and the battlefield. View looking north from below the modern railroad bridge and site of wartime bridge

(3-2009) Enlarge Big Black Battlefield south of Old US-80. Pan is from the railroad tracks to Big Black River northwest of Gin Lake, south of the railroad bridge
 
Don Worth photo

(3-2002) Enlarge Gin Lake levee near the right flank of the Confederate defense
 
Panorama of Confederate defense between Gin Lake and the railroad

(3-2002) Enlarge View looking west toward the Big Black River, south of the railroad bridge site. The arrows are pointing toward the remains of steamers burned by the retreating Confederates. The red arrow marks the Charm, Paul Jones and Bufort. The blue arrow is pointing toward the Dot. The remains can be seen at low water. The trees at left border the north end of Gin Lake