2012 Map of Palo Alto

About this map

Palo Alto and Abbott anchor this rural Mississippi landscape, where a dense network of local roads connects scattered settlements and family-named landmarks. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Houlka Cr and Underwood Cr, along with several significant burial grounds such as Saint Robertson Cem and Chandler Cem that provide vital points of reference for genealogical research. The region's agricultural character is evident in the layout of homesteads and small communities like Hopewell and Griffith. Notable water features including Deans Lake and the various branches of Death Cr shape the drainage patterns of the area, while named elevations like Reid Hill break the otherwise level agricultural expanse. This survey offers a detailed look at the rural road system, from Shaffer Rd in the north to the Griffith-Siloam Rd further south, illustrating the enduring spatial organization of Clay County.