2012 Map of Velma

About this map

Union Hill Cem and the small settlement of Velma characterize the rural landscape of Yalobusha County as it appeared in the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by a dense network of minor waterways, including Simpson Cr, Susie Perry Cr, and Billys Cr, which drain the undulating countryside. The map is particularly notable for its concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as the Johnson Cemeteries, Bethlehem Cem, and Shiloh Cem, which provide significant value for genealogical research in this part of Mississippi. Transportation is managed through a grid of numbered county roads like Co RD 50 and Co RD 56, alongside the presence of the Burney Farms Airport in the south. This survey illustrates a quiet, persistent agricultural pattern where landmarks are primarily defined by long-standing churches and creek-side cemeteries.