2018 Map of Independence

About this map

Independence and the surrounding hamlets of Thyatira and Barr occupy a landscape defined by the winding drainages of Hickahala Creek and Beartail Creek. In this rural portion of Tate County, the settlement pattern is distinctly tied to a network of historic family-named routes and small community hubs like Poagville and Lurline. The map reveals a high density of local burial sites, providing significant data for genealogists tracing families at Mount Zion Cem, Hancock Cem, and the Sandridge Cem. The terrain transitions from the low-lying James Wolf-Canal in the south to the higher elevations of Dancey Cove. This modern survey documents the persistence of long-established agricultural centers, connected by thoroughfares such as the Old Memphis Oxford Rd and Bett Rd, reflecting the enduring rural character of northern Mississippi.