Yazoo Pass

Yazoo Pass was a man-made water route created during the Civil War to bypass Confederate defenses and access key areas in Mississippi. It involved converting natural water channels—like the Coldwater River—into navigable passages by digging and modifying waterways. Union forces aimed to use it to reach vital positions and move troops or supplies more easily, but the route was challenging due to terrain and strong resistance. It remains a notable example of Civil War engineering efforts to achieve strategic advantage through controlling and navigating waterways.