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2024 Map of Hesterville

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hesterville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Hesterville and Possumneck are the central hubs of this rural community on the border of Carroll and Attala counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Big Black River and its numerous tributaries, including Zilpha Creek, Sharkey Creek, and Little Sharkey Creek. These waterways dictate the local topography, with roads like Hesterville Rd and Rocky Point Rd weaving through the hills to connect family-named landmarks and small settlements.

Local genealogy researchers will find a dense concentration of small burial grounds scattered across the terrain, reflecting generations of settlement. From the Sweet Pilgrim Cem in the south to Sand Hill Cem and Daniel Cem in the east, these sites provide a spatial record of the area's rural families. The map also captures the layout of established routes such as Carmack St and Branscome Rd, which remain the primary connectors through this heavily wooded portion of north-central Mississippi.