2020 Map of Vance

About this map

Vance sits at the junction of Quitman and Tallahatchie counties, serving as a focal point for this section of the Mississippi Delta. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Buzzard Bayou and the swampy lowlands of Beaver Ruin Brake, illustrating the complex hydrology of the region. Small rural settlements like Brazil, Hiram, and Longstreet are scattered throughout the agricultural grid, connected by a network of local roads such as Charlie Pride and Government Rd. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for family-named cemeteries, including Silent Shade Cem, Shady Grove Cem, and Johnson Cem. The presence of numerous brakes and bayous alongside these small communities reflects a traditional Delta settlement pattern where high ground was at a premium for both homesites and burial grounds.