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2018 Map of Learned

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Learned
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Natchez Trace Parkway cuts diagonally across this Hinds County landscape, tracing a corridor of deep historical significance through central Mississippi. The small town of Learned serves as a central hub, surrounded by long-established rural communities such as Morning Star, Salem, and Lebanon. The terrain is defined by a dense network of winding waterways, including Fourteenmile Creek, Twelvemile Creek, and Fivemile Creek, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and farmsteads.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family and community landmarks. Researchers can locate several burial grounds, including Auburn Cemetery, Salem Cemetery, and Oak Grove Cemetery. The map also details the transition from rural residential areas to agricultural land, featuring sites like Joe Sanford Field and the many branches of Tallahalla Creek, providing a clear view of the area's modern spatial arrangement while honoring its deep-rooted settlement patterns.