2015 Map of Bissell

About this map

The western outskirts of Tupelo and the community of Bissell define this landscape where residential growth meets the agricultural history of Lee County. The Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail cuts a diagonal path through the terrain, tracing an ancient route through the South. Local family history and genealogy are preserved in numerous burial grounds across the quadrangle, including the Mallory Family Cem and Pontotola Cem. Small settlements like Furrs and Palmetto serve as anchors for the surrounding countryside, while several new housing developments such as Haven Acres and Country Oak Estates show the area's transition towards suburban expansion. The drainage of Coonewah Creek and Chiwapa Creek creates a network of stream valleys that have influenced the placement of roads and farms for generations.