2020 Map of Soso

About this map

Soso and the surrounding piney woods landscape of south-central Mississippi appear in this modern topographic study, where three counties—Smith, Jasper, and Jones—converge. Small crossroads communities like Gitano and Stringer are defined by their networks of local roads, such as Co RD 10, and a proliferation of rural burial grounds that speak to the area's deep-rooted family histories. Notable sites including Knights Mill Cem, Providence Cem, and the Summerland Baptist Church are interspersed throughout the terrain. The hydrology of the region is characterized by numerous small waterways, including Etchoma Cr, Brady Cr, and Reedy Cr, which carve through the undulating landscape. This contemporary map provides a clear record of the enduring settlement patterns in this part of the state, maintaining the locations of older landmarks alongside the modern road system.