2015 Map of Banner

About this map

Banner and Ellard anchor this portion of Calhoun County, where a network of county roads connects rural homesteads and family cemeteries. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of several prominent waterways, including Otoucalofa Cr in the northeast and Persimmon Creek winding through the center. Small impoundments and lakes are scattered throughout the terrain, such as Big Blount Lake, Ivy Lake, and Lovejoy Lake, reflecting the local topography of the region. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several burial grounds, including Union Grove Cem, Concord Cem, and Reasons Cem. The presence of named routes like Sam Nations Rd and Arthur Landreth Rd suggests deep-rooted local history tied to specific families who shaped the development of these rural Mississippi communities.