2013 Map of Hays Spring

About this map

Hays Spring sits as a central landmark in this portion of Houston County, characterized by a transition from traditional agricultural land to residential development around Houston County Lake. The landscape is heavily marked by family and community history, evidenced by a high density of burial sites including Pennington Cem, Walling Cem, and Meriwether Cem. The northern terrain is defined by the drainages of Big Elkhart Cr and Moccasin Br, while the southern portion reveals a complex network of residential streets such as Running Deer Rd and Tall Timber that skirt the irregular shoreline of the county lake. Local connectivity is maintained through several Farm to Market roads and the historical path of Old 229, linking the settlement at Coonskin Crossing with the surrounding rural reaches. The presence of numerous small water bodies like Pennington Lake and Farm Lake indicates a territory defined by its water resources and small-scale land management.