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2018 Map of Monticello NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Pearl River and its complex network of oxbows and tributaries shape this section of Lawrence County, Mississippi. The settlement of Ferguson serves as a focal point near the river's path, while the surrounding landscape is marked by a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Cliburn Cem, Stringer Cem, and Scarber Cem. Water dominates the western edge of the sheet, featuring Sutton Lake and Cammack-Young Lake, which suggest the shifting nature of the river's historical course.

Transport and access are defined by a mix of traditional routes like Old Hwy 27 and local connectors such as Smith Ferry Rd and Sills Ferry Rd, reflecting the era's reliance on river-crossing points. The numerous small streams, including Crooked Cr and Bahala Creek, carve through the terrain, creating a pattern of ridges and hollows that have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and cemeteries like North Pleasant Hill Cem.