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1983 Map of Holcomb

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Holcomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Yalobusha River meanders across this landscape, defining the transition between the rolling hills of north-central Mississippi and the river bottomlands. Near the confluence of Long Creek and the main river channel, the settlement of Holcomb serves as a local hub, situated just north of the Tascohomo Cem. The map reveals a dense network of family and community landmarks, particularly evident in the numerous burial grounds like Ashland Cem, Pine Ridge Cem, and Harris Cem that dot the higher ground above the creek valleys.

Rural community life centers around dispersed congregations such as Jackson Chapel, Bethel Ch, and McSwine Ch. Smaller named locales like Dubard and Howard appear along the southern corridor, while the drainage systems of Rattlesnake Creek and McSwine Creek carve the upland terrain. A local Fish Hatchery and several springs, including Bew Springs, emphasize the area's connection to its water resources during the early 1980s.