2015 Map of Paden

About this map

The Tennessee-Valley Divide traverses this portion of Tishomingo and Prentiss counties, separating the headwaters of numerous creeks including Yellow Cr and Hurricane Cr. The landscape is dotted with rural settlements such as Paden and Cairo, which are connected by a dense network of county roads. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its record of community burial grounds, featuring sites like New Lebanon Cem, Stricklen Cem, and Palestine Cem. Along the southern edge, the waters of Bay Springs Lake begin to emerge, marking a significant hydrologic feature in the region. The map also identifies local landmarks like Barnett Knob and Odom Hill, which rise above the creek bottoms and ridges that define this northeast Mississippi topography.