2015 Map of Turon

About this map

The small settlements of Turon and Parham anchor this landscape along the Itawamba and Monroe County border. The map documents a rural network of family-named roads and landmarks, including Sams Sawmill Rd and Filtrol Rd, suggesting the historical local importance of timber and mineral processing. Waterways like Bull Mountain Creek and Splunge Cr snake through the terrain, which is dotted with numerous small family burial grounds such as Dyer Cem, Wylie Cem, and Cowley Cem. This concentration of cemeteries, including New Hope Cem near Bristow, provides a significant resource for genealogists tracing families in this part of Mississippi. The road names, such as Jug Shop Rd and Parham Store Rd, further reflect a history of local commerce and craftsmanship within these small communities.