2018 Map of Skuna

About this map

The Skuna River basin in Calhoun County defines this landscape, where the river winds through a broad floodplain between the settlements of Skuna and Shepherd. This 2018 survey illustrates a rural Mississippi environment heavily intersected by a network of county roads, including Co RD 242 and Co RD 247, which connect the scattered homesteads and agricultural tracts. The geography is notable for its numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Zion Springs Cem and Mount Tabor Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. To the south, the settlement of Bounds sits near the headwaters of several drainages, including Lickup Cr and Savannah Cr. The map details a sophisticated drainage system where smaller tributaries like Burkes Cr and Persimmon Creek feed into the primary river valley, reflecting the area's enduring reliance on the natural hydrology for land division and transport.