2015 Map of Tomnolen

About this map

Tomnolen and Wood Springs anchor this rural landscape in Webster and Choctaw Counties, where the land-use patterns are defined by the winding course of the Big Black River and the extensive Big Black River Canal. The topography is a complex network of ridges and drainages, notably carved by McCurtain Creek and Bywy Creek. The Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail cuts through the southeastern corner, following the ancient corridor through the hills near Little Mountain. For the local historian, the map preserves the exact locations of numerous community hubs, including Providence Cemetery, Wood Springs Cemetery, and Chapel Hill Cemetery. The interplay between natural watercourses and man-made alterations like the Big Bywy Ditch reflects a long history of water management in these river bottomlands.