2012 Map of Shady Grove

About this map

The community of Shady Grove anchors the northwest corner of this Copiah County landscape, where rural life is defined by a dense network of creeks and small family cemeteries. Streams like Bahala Cr and Lick Cr carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of settlements such as Sardis and Ashley. For genealogists, the map is particularly revealing, as it preserves the locations of numerous burial grounds including Bethel Cem, Mullens Cem, and the Russell-Tillman Cem. These sites, often situated near the headwaters of branches like Sardis Br or Anding Br, mark the deep ancestral roots of the local population. The road system, including Martinsville Rd and Monticello Rd, reflects a history of movement between these quiet rural centers in south-central Mississippi.