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2000 Map of Thaxton

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Thaxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Holly Springs National Forest anchors the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking a transition between protected woodland and the agricultural rhythms of Pontotoc and Lafayette counties. At the heart of the region lies the community of Thaxton, situated near the confluence of Duncans Branch and Buttermilk Branch. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural society defined by its local congregations and burial grounds, including Spring Hill Ch, Bluff Springs Ch, and the Laodicea Cem.

Waterways like Cane Creek and Toccopola Creek navigate the terrain, supporting local industry as seen at the Fish Hatchery and several identified Sandpits. In the southwest, the town of Toccopola stands as a primary settlement, while smaller locales such as Esperanza and Hurricane appear to the northeast. This 2000 revision documents a network of rural routes connecting historic churches and family landmarks, providing a clear record of the area's development at the close of the millennium.