1982 Map of Barbara

About this map

Black Creek winds through the heart of this landscape, carving a path through the De Soto National Forest and the Leaf River State Wildlife Management Area. The map reveals a sparsely settled region defined by family landholdings and small rural gathering points, such as Barbara and the Batt Place. For genealogists, the survey identifies several family burial grounds, including Thomas Cem, Cochran Cem, and Miles Cem, often situated near small watercourses like McLeod Branch or Hickory Creek. The presence of Fairley Bridge Landing suggests a historic reliance on river access for transportation and commerce in this corner of Perry and Stone Counties. Remote worship centers like St Luke Ch and Mars Hill Ch serve as focal points for the scattered communities, while oxbow features like Horseshoe Lake and Doctor Lake highlight the changing course of the local waterways over time.