2024 Map of Homochitto

About this map

The Homochitto River flows through the heart of this southwestern Mississippi landscape, defining the boundary between Franklin and Amite counties. This territory is characterized by the expansive Homochitto National Forest, where the terrain is intricately carved by numerous drainages like Caston Creek and Buckles Creek. The map documents a scattered rural settlement pattern, anchored by small communities such as Homochitto and Bunkley. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Old Mount Vernon Cem, John Huff Cem, and Jonathan Day Cem. Significant local institutions are recorded here, notably the Mount Vernon Methodist Church Cem and the New Hope Methodist Protestant Church Cem. Historical river crossings like Buckleys Ferry suggest the area's older transportation network before modern roads like Oxford-Meadville Rd predominated.