1970 Map of Hero

About this map

Garlandville and the small settlement of Hero serve as the primary hubs in this rural landscape spanning the border of Newton and Jasper Counties. The area is defined by its deep spiritual and community foundations, evidenced by a high density of country churches including Mt Vernon Ch, Bartholomew Ch, and Wesley Chapel. The terrain is drained by numerous winding waterways such as Scotchenflipper Creek and Souenlovie Creek, which create a complex network of ridges and bottoms. This 1970s survey, with early 1980s updates, captures the transition of the local economy through features like the Gravel Pit and Hidden Valley Camp. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and remote burial sites like Hickory Grove Cem. The presence of the Northside Sch and settlements like Moss Hill reflect the distributed nature of rural Mississippi life before significant modernization changed the local road and rail patterns.