2024 Map of Homewood

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Bienville National Forest dominates the central landscape of this Smith County region, where the terrain is defined by the drainage of Caney Creek, Robinson Creek, and the Strong River. The settlement pattern follows a network of rural county roads, connecting established communities like Homewood, Trenton, and Burns. This area is characterized by a high density of country churches and family-linked cemeteries, reflecting the deep-seated social and genealogical history of central Mississippi. From the Homewood Methodist Church Cem in the northeast to the Goodwater Baptist Church Cem near Lemon in the southeast, these landmarks provide a clear record of local lineage. The course of Oakohay Creek and its tributaries, such as Little Oakohay Creek and Yellow Bill Creek, influenced the placement of early homesteads and roads like Wicker Mill Rd, which remain central to the area's geography today.