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2016 Map of Laconia

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Laconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Yum Yum and the surrounding agricultural lands of Fayette County are defined by an intricate network of drainage canals and small community centers. To the east, the Big Muddy Canal cuts through Big Muddy Bottom, reflecting historical efforts to manage the low-lying terrain for cultivation. This landscape is dotted with ancestral burial grounds that serve as vital markers for local genealogy, including Taylors Chapel Cem and Miller Cem near the settlement of Miller.

Further south, the Loosahatchie River Canal flows toward the community of Laconia, passing near the Mount Carmel Cem. The prominence of family-named landmarks such as Wells Land Company Lake and various church-affiliated cemeteries like Spring Hill Cem illustrates the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the region. From the elevation of Pontotoc Hill to the banks of Smart Cr, the map provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land use in this part of West Tennessee.