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1968 Map of Puckett NW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Puckett NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Sherwood Forest emerges as a notable residential development in Rankin County during the late 1960s, centered around the recreational waters of Robinhood Lake. This landscape is defined by the winding course of Tumbaloo Creek and Richland Creek, where the terrain transitions from timbered hills to low-lying bottoms. The area's deep-rooted rural character is evident in the high density of family cemeteries and community churches that dot the countryside, such as Pearlie Grove Ch and Mt Zion Ch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several historic burial grounds, including Hebron Hill Cem, Barnett Cem, and Old Mt Zion Cem. These sites, along with landmarks like Cone Hill, reveal a settlement pattern tied to the ridges above the floodplains of Dabbs Creek and Dry Creek. The presence of a major utility pipeline and a Radio Tower signifies the modernization of this part of Mississippi during the post-war era.