2020 Map of Paynes

About this map

The community of Paynes sits at the heart of this landscape where the flat alluvial plains meet the rising hills of Tallahatchie County. This topography is defined by the complex drainage of Ascalmore Creek and Hubbard Creek, which carve through the elevated terrain east of the Delta. The transition from the lowlands near Charleston to the ridges is marked by a series of family and community landmarks, including Magnolia Cemetery and Rowland Cemetery. To the north, the Charleston Municipal Airport provides a modern utility near the winding path of Tillatoba Creek. Further south, the settlement of Leverett anchors the corner of the survey near Jackson Creek. The density of rural churches, such as Adams Arbor Church of God Prophecy, reflects a deeply rooted social structure tied to the land and its local watercourses like Lake Tallaha and Young Creek.