2024 Map of Peoria

About this map

East Fork Amite River winds through the heart of this Amite County landscape, defining the topography between the small settlements of East Fork and Peoria. The region is characterized by its dense distribution of family burial grounds and small community cemeteries, reflecting a deeply rooted rural genealogy. From the Brumfield-Whittington Cem in the west to the Glading Cem near Glading in the east, these landmarks are interconnected by a network of local routes such as Dickey-Mills Rd and Old Peoria Rd. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by water, with numerous tributaries including Hominy Creek, Gardner Creek, and Gordon Creek feeding into the main river system. This rural continuity is further anchored by community sites like Brown Chapel Cem and Webb Chapel Cem, which serve as long-standing markers of local heritage and settlement patterns.