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2020 Map of Ellistown

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ellistown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Blue Springs and the surrounding rural communities of Union Co and Lee Co are defined by a complex network of creeks and ridges that have shaped local settlement for generations. The landscape is characterized by prominent elevations such as Bart Hill and the long expanse of Birmingham Ridge, which separate the various watersheds of McWhorter Cr, Brown Cr, and Bridge Cr. This topographic arrangement has historically dictated the placement of small hamlets and farmsteads, many of which are anchored by community gathering places like Jug Fork and Fairfield.

Family history is deeply etched into the land here, evidenced by the numerous small burial grounds and churches scattered across the countryside. Genealogists can find exact locations for New Hope Cem, Red Hill Cem, and Thompson Cem, alongside older established centers like Ellistown and Sherman. The map documents the persistent rural character of this Mississippi region, where the winding country roads still follow the natural contours of the valley floors and creek bends, such as Boggan Bend.