2015 Map of Paynes

About this map

Paynes and Leverett serve as the primary hubs in this section of Tallahatchie County, where the flat alluvial plains of the Mississippi Delta meet the rising hill country to the east. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Ascalmore Cr and Tillatoba Cr, which cut through the terrain alongside numerous family-named roads. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites, including Magnolia Cem, Poplar Springs Cem, and Jordan Hill Cem, which are often located near local congregations like the Adams Arbor Church of God Prophecy. The Charleston Municipal Airport occupies the flatter ground in the northwest, while to the east, the hills rise towards Lake Tallaha, reflecting the geographical transition that characterizes this part of the state.