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2020 Map of Preston

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Preston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The small community of Preston serves as a central point in this rural landscape where Winston, Noxubee, and Kemper counties meet. This area of East Mississippi is defined by its deep genealogical roots, evidenced by numerous family and community burial grounds such as Shepard Grove Cem, Mount Hebron Cem, and the Rosamond Family Cem. Further north, the settlement of Handle sits near the headwaters of drainage systems that feed into Dry Cr and Hashuqua Cr.

Transport and industry are marked by the presence of Vernon Mill Pond, which points to the historical importance of water power in local milling operations. A network of rural routes, including Old Factory Rd and Ebenezer Church Rd, connects these scattered settlements and agricultural lands. The map preserves the specific locations of many country churches and their associated cemeteries, including Pleasant Springs Church Cem and Good Hope Cem, reflecting the enduring social fabric of these rural townships.