2015 Map of Bluff Lake

About this map

Bluff Lake and Loakfoma Lake dominate the southern wetlands of this Mississippi landscape, marking a complex drainage system where the Noxubee River and Oktoc Creek converge. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Griffin Slough, Pete Slough, and the Jordan Canal, which illustrate the managed hydrology of the region near the boundary of Oktibbeha, Winston, and Noxubee counties. Rural life is centered around small settlements like Oktoc and Winston, with local history preserved in scattered burial sites such as Bethel Cemetery, Cedar Grove Cemetery, and Noxubee Cemetery. The presence of numerous family-named landmarks, such as the areas associated with Henry Sansing, alongside creeks with evocative names like Tobacco Juice Creek and Talking Warrior Creek, provides a detailed view of the local geography and land ownership patterns that have persisted into the 21st century.