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2021 Map of Clara

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Clara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Clara stands as the central hub of this Wayne County landscape, surrounded by a dense network of family-named roads and drainage systems. The settlement is positioned near the confluence of Big Cr and Maynor Cr, reflecting a traditional Mississippi rural development pattern where small communities anchored the surrounding timberlands and family farms. Significant portions of the southern terrain are protected within the De Soto National Forest, maintaining the wooded character of the region.

Local genealogy is well-represented through several burial sites, including Big Creek Cem, Mills Cem, and Pittman Cem. The map's detailed road nomenclature, such as Clara Strengthford Rd and James Pittman Rd, highlights the persistent connections between specific families and the land they have inhabited for generations. Numerous small watercourses like Hathorn Cr and Turkey Cr define the undulating topography of the area.