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1989 Map of Berryville

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Berryville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Big Black River forms a complex, winding boundary between Yazoo County and Madison County, creating a landscape defined by oxbow lakes and bottomlands. Significant water bodies such as Deadman Lake, Big Lake, and Ross Lake mark the former path of the river, while several smaller settlements like Fugate, Berryville, and Scotland are positioned on the higher ground surrounding the river valley. The area is notable for its numerous rural landmarks, including Beatties Bluff overlooking the river and a network of small community centers like Virillia.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of family and community markers throughout the terrain. Several churches and cemeteries are documented, including Shiloh Chapel, Bethlehem Ch, and Mt Elam Cem. The mapping shows a persistent pattern of rural habitation with names like Rucker Cem and Pickett Branch indicating established family lineages in this river-bottom region during the late 1980s.