2018 Map of Thornton

About this map

The Yazoo River and the sweeping oxbow of Bee Lake define the bottomland character of this Mississippi Delta landscape. Small communities and family centers such as Thornton, Good Hope, and Mileston are interconnected by a dense network of local roads including Thornton Tollarville Rd and Epps Rd. The map illustrates the agricultural drainage system typical of the region, featuring Tipton Bayou and the Black Cr Ditch, while numerous landmarks like Good Hope Cem and Thornton Cem offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. To the south, the Belle Prairie Cut-Off and Tesheva Creek mark the transition toward the Holmes and Yazoo County line, reflecting the complex hydrology of the Yazoo basin prior to modern land-use changes.