2015 Map of Cranfield

About this map

Cranfield and Stanton define the residential character of this Adams County landscape, situated near the intersection of various historic thoroughfares. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the dense, hilly terrain of the Homochitto National Forest, where the headwaters of Bates Cr and Sandy Cr begin their westward course. The northern edge is traced by the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail, a modern preservation of the ancient wilderness road that once connected the Mississippi River to central Tennessee. Numerous small family or community burial grounds, such as Higgland Cem, Roaring Dale Cem, and Hickory Grove Cem, are scattered throughout the townships, providing a clear map of rural settlement patterns and genealogical heritage. The complex drainage network, featuring South Fork Coles Creek and Saint Catherine Cr, illustrates the hydrological challenges faced by early settlers in this part of Mississippi.