The town of Decatur sits at the eastern edge of this landscape, where the headwaters of several critical watercourses define the local topography. The area is marked by a complex network of streams and creeks, including Conehatta Cr and Okohatta Cr, which drain through the timber-rich terrain of Newton County. Significant water features such as Spring Lake and County Pond provide local landmarks among the winding routes of Decatur Conehatta Rd and Pine Bluff Rd. For those researching local family histories, the presence of Hollingsworth Cem and Bufkin Cem offers specific points of interest within the rural landscape. The settlement of Jeff appears to the southeast, situated near the intersection of Turkey Creek Rd and Holly Rd, reflecting the dispersed nature of late-20th-century Mississippi rural communities.
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1921 · Forest
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1922 · Forest
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Forest
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Forest
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Hickory
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Newton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Decatur NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000