2018 Map of Rienzi

About this map

Rienzi and the surrounding borderlands of Alcorn and Prentiss counties are defined by a complex drainage network feeding into the Tuscumbia River. This landscape is marked by numerous family and community landmarks, including the Dilworth Cemeteries, Wheeler Cem, and the historically significant Tuscumbias Grave near Mitchel Lake. The settlement pattern follows the high ground between creek branches like Bynum Cr and Hinkle Cr, where small clusters such as Allentown and Biggersville took root. The presence of the Old Danville Cem and Stockade Cem suggests layers of local history tied to early Mississippi frontier life and the development of the rural rail-and-road corridor that still connects these communities. The topography transitions from the elevations of Kimmons Hill to the wetland margins of Santa Fe Lake and the Railroad Br area, illustrating how the natural hydrology shaped the placement of farms and cemeteries alike.