2018 Map of Ratliff

About this map

Ratliff and the surrounding northeast Mississippi landscape are defined by the convergence of Lee, Prentiss, and Itawamba counties. This area maintains a strong rural character, centered around historically significant small settlements and family burial grounds. The Natchez Trace Pkwy bisects the terrain, following the ancient corridor through the hills. Genealogists will find a wealth of site-specific data through the numerous cemeteries that dot the countryside, including Friendship Cem, Old Friendship Cem, and the Horton-Bailey Cem. A complex network of watercourses, such as Twentymile Creek and Mantachie Cr, shapes the local geography, while the smaller hamlets of Pratts, Unity, and Chapelville serve as the primary landmarks for local history research.