Nanih Waiya is the namesake of this territory in east-central Mississippi, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of Nanih Waiya Creek and its complex network of tributaries like North Waiya Creek and Bogue Chitto. The map documents a predominantly rural region anchored by small settlements such as Vernon, Claytown, and Coy. This area is notable for its numerous family and community landmarks, particularly a high concentration of burial grounds including Enon Cemetery, Middleton Cemetery, and Whitehead Cemetery, which offer valuable data for genealogical research.
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1953 · Meridian
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1953 · West Point
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1957 · Meridian
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1958 · West Point
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1962 · Lynville
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1962 · Vernon
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1962 · Owl Creek
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1962 · Preston
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1963 · West Point
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1965 · Meridian
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