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2012 Map of Thornton

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Thornton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Yazoo River and the winding course of Tchula Lake define this Mississippi Delta landscape, where agricultural settlements are linked by a network of rural roads and levees. Small communities such as Thornton, Mileston, and Good Hope serve as the primary nodes of activity in a region heavily shaped by water management. The presence of Fannegusha Ditch, Black Cr Ditch, and Tipton Bayou reflects the extensive drainage systems required for the surrounding farmland.

Genealogists and local researchers can identify several family and community burial sites, including Thornton Cem, Good Hope Cem, and Brooks Cem, which anchor the historical record of these local townships. Along the river, Wylies Landing and the Belle Prairie Cut-Off mark the legacy of river-based transit and land modification, while the oxbow of Bee Lake provides a distinct landmark in the western portion of the quadrangle.