2014 Map of Shottsville

About this map

Bull Mountain Creek and its many tributaries, including Cypress Creek and McConegal Creek, carve a detailed drainage network across the border of Mississippi and Alabama. This landscape is defined by its small, dispersed settlements like Shottsville, Oakland, and Bounds Crossroads, reflecting a rural community structure rooted in local agriculture and family ties. A high density of burial sites, such as Pates Temple Cemetery, Hopewell Cemetery, and Providence Cemetery, provides significant data for genealogical research in both Itawamba and Marion counties. The geography is further marked by the proximity of State Highway 23 and numerous named rural routes like Doc Pearson Road, which connect these small crossroads and hamlets across the state line.