2012 Map of Avera

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Turkey Fork Reservoir centers this portion of Greene County, Mississippi, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of creeks and branches. The settlement of Avera is situated in the southwest, while Bothwell and the small community of Carson City are located to the north. Local history and genealogy are anchored by family-named sites and burial grounds such as James Cem, Indian Hill Cem, and the Mutual Rights Cem near the banks of Picayune Cr. The terrain rises at Indian Hill, which overlooks the convergence of Indian Camp Cr and Big Cr. Rural transportation is dominated by local routes like Jones McLain Rd and Perrydale Rd, reflecting a landscape dedicated to timber and small-scale agriculture. The presence of Kittrell Mill Cr suggests a legacy of early industry along the water before the modern reservoir was established.