2015 Map of Vestry

About this map

Vestry and Dantzler sit at the center of this 2015 study of the Mississippi piney woods, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Red Creek and its many tributaries. Much of the western and central territory is protected within the Desoto National Forest, a terrain of creek bottoms and timberland cut through by historical routes like Wire Rd and Old Biloxi Rd. This modern survey provides a clear view of local genealogy through numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Carter Cem, Wilson Cem, and Byrd Cem. To the north, Flurry Mill Pond Br hints at the historical water-driven industry that once shaped these rural communities. The map captures the meeting of George and Jackson Counties, tracing the hydrological network from Little Red Cr down to the southern flow of Wolf Br and Bluff Cr.