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2021 Map of Velma

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Velma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Water Valley sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the southern reaches of the town give way to the rural terrain of Yalobusha County. This area is defined by a dense network of family and community cemeteries that speak to the deep genealogical roots of the region. From Sylva Rena Cem in the northwest to Rocky Mount Cem in the southeast, these sites are often located near the headwaters of local drainages like Sylva Rena Cr and Durden Cr.

The settlement of Velma serves as a local crossroads near Velma Crossing Rd, anchoring a territory of small farms and wooded tracts. The mapping of the Public Land Survey System, including t11s r4w and t12s r5w, provides a clear framework for tracing property lines and family land holdings. Waterways such as Simpson Cr and Moreland Cr wind through the topography, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that historically influenced road placement and homestead locations.