2024 Map of Tomnolen

About this map

Tomnolen and Wood Springs anchor this rural landscape in western Choctaw County, where the headwaters of numerous creeks feed into the Big Black River Canal. The terrain is characterized by a series of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including the Bankston Cem and Hamrick Cem, which suggest generations of local residency in this forested region. The modern Natchez Trace Parkway bisects the southeastern corner, skirting Little Mtn and passing near Robinson Chapel. A complex network of waterways, such as Bywy Creek and its associated Big Bywy Ditch, illustrates the area's natural drainage and historical efforts to manage the wetlands. The concentration of rural sanctuaries, from Chapel Hill Methodist Church to Providence Church, points to a long-established community structure that remains visible today.