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2021 Map of Sardis Dam

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sardis Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sardis Dam dominates the central landscape of this Panola County study, controlling the waters of the Little Tallahatchie River and creating the expanse of Sardis Lake. This 2021 topographic record reveals the intricate shoreline of the reservoir, punctuated by landforms like Cemetery Ridge, Moccasin Point, and Lespideza Point. South of the dam, the terrain transitions into the Lower Lake recreation area, including Lower Lake Beach and Cypress Point.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of small family and community burial grounds scattered across the rural uplands. Numerous sites such as Simon Chapel Number 1 Cem, Union Cem, and Wesley Chapel Cem are documented along country roads like Hayes Crossing Rd and Simon Chapel Rd. These markers of early settlement persist even as the landscape has been reshaped by massive hydraulic engineering projects and modern park development.