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2010 Map of Lake Murvaul

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lake Murvaul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Murvaul dominates the southern half of this landscape, its complex shoreline defined by numerous points and inlets such as Moss Point, Long Point, and Dudley Williams Point. The surrounding Panola County terrain is a network of small creeks and branches, including West Fork Indian Creek, Sessums Creek, and Colo Creek, which feed into the primary reservoir. Established settlements like Clayton, Snap, and Buncome anchor the rural road network, reflecting the longstanding agricultural and residential character of the region.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land through a high density of small burial grounds. Genealogists will find notable value in the distribution of the Heath Long Cemetery, Ross-Etheridge Cemetery, and Carrico Cemetery, among others. The presence of the Boy Scouts of America Camp near the Murvaul Bayou Dam highlights the area's role as a center for local recreation and community organization during the early 21st century.