2012 Map of Coxs Ferry

About this map

The Big Black River snakes through this Hinds County landscape, defining the character of a region where water and history are deeply intertwined. Near the river's edge, the small settlement of Coxs Ferry marks an old crossing point, accompanied by the Cox Cem and Dawson Cem. The survey reveals a network of rural roads such as Cox Ferry Rd and Johnson Line Rd that connect small communities and family landmarks. To the east, the settlement of Adelle and the Good Hope Baptist Church serve as local anchors. Numerous tributaries, including Bogue Chitto Cr and the descriptively named Turkeyfoot Br, drain into the main river channel. This 2012 documentation provides a clear look at the persistent agricultural and residential patterns of this riverine territory, preserving the locations of several smaller burial grounds like Hinter Cem and Clayton Cem.