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2015 Map of Thaxton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Thaxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Holly Springs National Forest occupies the northwestern corner of this landscape, where the terrain is defined by the drainage networks of Cane Cr and Toccopola Creek. The town of Thaxton serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural communities, connected by a web of local routes including Thaxton Rd and Hunter Rd. To the south, the settlement of Toccopola marks the lower reaches of the map, while smaller locales like Esperanza and Hurricane appear to the north.

Local genealogy and history are anchored by several burial grounds, including Union Cem, Laodicea Cem, and Spring Hill Cem. These sites, along with the distinct naming of places like Turnpike and Buttermilk Br, reflect the deep-rooted settlement patterns of Pontotoc and Lafayette Counties. The map provides a detailed view of the regional hydrography, showing how Mill Cr and Mud Cr shape the movement across this part of northern Mississippi.