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2015 Map of Velma

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Velma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Velma serves as the central settlement in this portion of Yalobusha County, situated amidst a landscape defined by an intricate network of creeks and numerous historic burial grounds. The community is linked to the surrounding countryside by roads such as Gibson Rd and Sylvia Rena Rd, while the terrain is carved by the waters of Billys Cr, Durden Cr, and Simpson Cr.

For those tracing family lineage, the map provides precise locations for a significant number of cemeteries, including the Johnson Cemeteries, Sylvia Rena Cem, and Union Hill Cem. The concentration of these sites, alongside the Mount Gilead Cem and Bethlehem Cem, suggests a long-established pattern of rural settlement. Landmarks like Firetower Rd indicate the management of the area's timber resources, while the presence of MS-330 and MS-7 shows the integration of this rural pocket into the state's larger transportation network.