2015 Map of Mendenhall West

About this map

The Strong River winds south through the heart of Simpson County, defining the rural landscape of central Mississippi. Small communities like Merit and Pinola anchor the southern reaches, while the northern edge of the map features the more established settlements of Mendenhall and D'Lo. Local heritage is preserved in sites such as Bishop Cem, Merit Cem, and D'Lo Cem, providing points of interest for genealogical research. The river's influence is seen in the infrastructure required to navigate it, notably at Cable Bridge and Scotts Bridge. Numerous tributaries, including Westville Cr and Gowan Br, drain into the primary river system, creating a network of ridges and basins characterized by names like Boggan Ridge Rd. The map documents a blend of residential pockets and forest land, connected by a web of local routes such as Merit Welch Rd and Ainsworth Rd.