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2020 Map of Gin Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Dillon Cem sits atop the high ground north of Pine Grove Rd, overlooking a landscape defined by the branching tributaries of the North Fork Coles Creek. This Jefferson County terrain is heavily dissected by numerous creek branches, including McDonald Br, Frog Br, and Tanyard Br, which drain the ridges between established local thoroughfares like Harriston Rd and Ephesus Church Rd. The network of names suggests a long-established rural settlement pattern where family landmarks and small watercourses dictate the local geography.

The southern portion of the area is anchored by the Middle Fork Homochitto River, which winds through the lower elevations below Old Hwy 20. This thoroughfare, along with Perth Rd and McCormick Rd, connects the scattered farms and homesteads of the Gin Branch quadrangle. The intricate drainage system, featuring distinctive labels like Blue Goose Cr and Gilchrist Cr, highlights the importance of the regional watershed to the local history and development of this Mississippi interior.