2018 Map of Nettleton

About this map

The town of Nettleton sits at the western edge of this landscape, where the borders of Lee, Monroe, and Itawamba counties converge. This 2018 survey reveals a territory defined by intricate water systems, from the broad Tombigbee River in the southeast to the artificial channeling of the Millhouse Ditch. The rural character is underscored by numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Providence Cem, Atkins Cem, and Union Grove Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Mississippi. To the south, the settlement of Bigbee overlooks the river lowlands. The drainage patterns of Town Creek and its many tributaries, such as Devil Den Br and Little Bottom Br, illustrate the hydrologic complexity that has shaped agricultural boundaries and local road networks for generations.