2015 Map of Cascilla

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Cascilla and Oxberry anchor this landscape along the border of Tallahatchie and Grenada Counties, where the Mississippi Delta's flat alluvial plains meet the rising loess bluffs to the east. The southern edge of the map is defined by the winding course of the Yalobusha River, which feeds a complex system of sloughs and wetlands including Maxey Bayou, Vance Bayou, and Blackhawk Pond. This transition between environments is marked by a concentration of rural cemeteries and family sites on the higher ground, such as Stonefield Cem, Saint Peters Cem, and Oxberry Cem. The western lowlands are characterized by an intricate drainage network featuring Wrong Prong, Taylor Cr, and Bear Lake, while the eastern hills provide a more stable foundation for the network of local roads like Pressgrove Rd and Bethel Church Rd. The topographic contrast between the floodplains and Sycamore Flat illustrates the historical challenge of settlement in this river-driven region.