2020 Map of Joseph

About this map

The Natchez Trace Parkway cuts diagonally across this landscape where the borders of Attala, Leake, and Madison counties meet. This modern survey reveals a region defined by its rural cemetery network, including Hill Springs Cem, Ellington Cem, and Harmon Cem, which serve as vital markers for local family history and genealogy. The terrain is a complex web of small waterways, with Bolatusha Cr and Bisland Bayou draining the wooded lowlands near the Yockanookany River. Small settlements such as Joseph and Zemuly are connected by a grid of county roads, while the community of Bolatusha sits near the crossing of Shiloh Rd. The map illustrates the persistence of traditional land divisions, showing how early township and range lines continue to dictate the placement of roads and properties in this part of Mississippi.