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2024 Map of Buckatunna

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Buckatunna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Chickasawhay River carves a winding path through this corner of Wayne County, defining the local geography and historical transport routes of the region. Localities like Buckatunna and Chicora serve as central nodes for a network of rural roads, including several named for early families such as Rob Powe Rd and Ramsey Rd. The river's influence is evident at historical crossing points like Pattons Ferry and Poes Ferry, which provided essential transit before modern bridges.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including the Winchester Cem, Mount Zion Cem, and Dave Mills Cem. The presence of Robinsons Junction and the small settlement of Battles further illustrates the dispersed nature of these Mississippi communities, while watercourses like Buckatunna Creek and Wilson Creek provide the natural framework for the surrounding timber and agricultural lands.