2021 Map of Marietta

About this map

Marietta anchors the southern portion of this Prentiss County landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks begin their descent through the local topography. The area is defined by a dense network of country roads and significant genealogical landmarks, including a high concentration of cemeteries such as Blythes Chapel Cem, Candler Chapel Cem, and Zions Rest Cem. These small burial grounds are often associated with early settlement clusters like Hobo Station and New Site. The natural drainage of the region is driven by the meandering paths of Big Brown Cr, Hurricane Cr, and Sapling Cr, which create the valleys and ridges that dictate the placement of the rural road system. This modern survey provides a detailed look at the persistent rural character of northeast Mississippi, where family-named landmarks like Rhoads Cem and Massey Cem preserve the names of local inhabitants across generations.