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2024 Map of Morton

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Morton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Morton serves as a central hub in this section of Scott and Rankin Counties, positioned where the Bienville National Forest meets active agricultural and timber lands. The settlement pattern is defined by family-named cemeteries and rural congregations, such as Independence Methodist Church Cem and the Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church Cem, which anchor the smaller communities of Independence and Stage.

Waterways like Pelahatchie Creek and Sandy Creek carve through the terrain, punctuated by features like Mill Pond and Shadow Lake. The transit landscape is a mix of historical thoroughfares like Old Hwy 80 and localized routes such as Dummy Line Rd, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to regional trade and forestry. Larger burial grounds like East Morton Cem provide significant genealogical value for those tracing the history of this Mississippi corridor.