2015 Map of Maben

About this map

The Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail cuts through the northwest corner of this landscape, following the ancient path through the headwaters of the Big Black River. This area is defined by its complex county boundaries, where the borders of Webster, Clay, Choctaw, and Oktibbeha counties converge near the town of Maben. The settlement patterns here are anchored by small communities like Cumberland, Spring Valley, and Mathiston, each with established local landmarks such as Marvin Hill Cem and Providence Cem. Extensive creek systems including Pigeon Roost Cr and Biba Wila Cr drain the terrain, which transitions from upland ridges to the low-lying waters of Lake Tuckaway. The dense network of cemeteries, from Double Springs Cem to Center Grove Cem, offers a detailed record of the families who settled this intersection of North Mississippi counties.