2018 Map of Durant

About this map

Durant serves as the primary urban hub on this Mississippi landscape, where the modern path of I-55 intersects with the established local street grid, including N Jackson St and E Madison St. The town's layout reflects its growth near the wetlands of the Big Black River, which forms the winding boundary between Holmes and Attala counties. The map records numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Holeman Cem and Melton Cem, scattered across the undulating terrain between the river bottom and the higher ground toward Sallis. Small settlements like Boyette and natural features like Round Lake provide clear evidence of the rural settlement patterns that persist alongside the more developed corridors. Waterways like Apookta Creek and Long Cr define the drainage of this region, shaping the placement of early roads and cemeteries.