2024 Map of Cascilla

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Yalobusha River meanders across the southern landscape of this Mississippi delta region, marking a boundary where bottomlands meet the rising eastern hills. The community of Oxberry sits at the foot of these slopes, serving as a gateway to the intricate network of bayous and lakes to the west, including Maxey Bayou and Wolf Lake. On the higher ground to the northeast, the settlement of Cascilla anchors a rural landscape defined by family names and community landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites through numerous cemeteries such as Saint Peters Cem, Oxberry Cem, and the remote Stonefield Cem. The transition from the wetland environments of the Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge to the upland ridges near Sycamore Flat highlights the diverse topography that shaped early transport, including the historic crossing at Chochuma Ferry.