2021 Map of Thaxton

About this map

Thaxton and Toccopola anchor this rural landscape in western Pontotoc County, where the terrain is defined by the headwaters of several key drainage systems. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Holly Springs National Forest, a wooded expanse where family names persist on roads like Graham Rd and Benjamin Rd. Evidence of the area's long-standing community structure is found at Union Cem and Laodicea Cem, reflecting the early centers of local life. The map illustrates a complex network of creeks including Buttermilk Br, Cane Cr, and Toccopola Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and roads. The small settlement of Hurricane further East highlights the dispersed but persistent residential pattern characteristic of this Mississippi hill country region.