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2015 Map of Johns

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Johns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Johns and the surrounding Rankin County countryside are defined by a network of creeks and small family settlements. The landscape is carved by the winding paths of Campbell Cr and Purvis Cr, which flow through a region marked by numerous historic burial grounds, including Johns Cem and the Silverena Cem. The distribution of these cemeteries alongside quiet crossroads like Rufus and Cross Roads suggests a long-standing pattern of rural community life tied to the local topography.

A notable landmark is Indian Mound Hill, situated near Indian Mound Rdg, reflecting the area's ancient human history. Transportation is dominated by winding local routes such as Gulde Shiloh Rd and Johns Mayton Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads. To the north, Carr-Williams Lake provides a significant water feature, while smaller impoundments like Diamond Lake dot the eastern sections of the quadrangle.