2015 Map of De Soto

About this map

The Chickasawhay River carves a winding path through this Clarke County landscape, defining the rural character of the area around De Soto and Sumrall. The waterway’s complex hydrology is evidenced by features like McCormick Cutoff, Johnson Cutoff, and the sharp loop at Martinere Bend. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by numerous small creeks and branches, including Fallen Cr, Watts Cr, and Garland Cr, which feed into the primary river system. Local history is anchored by a significant number of family and community burial grounds, such as Covington Cem, Heard Cem, and Bethea Cem, scattered among the woodland and prairie clearings. To the east, Sels Prairie stands out as a distinct geographic area, while the settlement at De Soto remains the primary hub, served by a network of county roads and local streets like Paulin St and Clarion St.