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2024 Map of Moss

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Jasper Co Jones Co line bisects this landscape, marking a rural territory defined by the winding course of Tallahala Creek and its many tributaries. The settlement of Moss sits at the center of a network of local roads such as Co Rd 8 and Peters Rd, while Shady Grove and Hoy anchor the southern portion of the sheet. The area is notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Mississippi.

Water plays a central role in the local geography, from the Dead Lake oxbow to the drainages of Cypress Creek, Terrapin Creek, and West Reedy Creek. The terrain is navigated via family-named routes like Dee Welborn Rd and Gilbert Rd, which lead to landmarks such as the Union Seminary Baptist Cem and the County Line Cem. This layout reflects a long-standing pattern of dispersed timber and agricultural homesteads connected by a sophisticated grid of county-maintained roads.