2012 Map of Mendenhall West

About this map

The Strong River winds through this section of Simpson County, serving as a primary geographical anchor for the communities of D'Lo, Merit, and Pinola. The landscape is a mix of agricultural plots and timber tracts, intersected by numerous creek systems like Shorter Cr, Needham Cr, and Gowan Br. Industry is represented by the Merit Oil and Gas Field, located south of the Merit settlement. Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including the Merit Cem, D'Lo Cem, and Bishop Cem. Significant river crossings are documented at Scotts Bridge and the Cable Bridge near Pinola. The terrain also features the notable Hidden Gap in the northwest, while a network of rural routes like the Pinola Braxton Rd and Old Westville Rd connect the scattered farmsteads and rural residences.