2018 Map of Vestry

About this map

De Soto National Forest covers much of this Jackson County landscape, where the rural settlements of Vestry and Dantzler sit among a dense network of coastal plain waterways. This area is defined by its drainages, including the prominent Red Creek and numerous branches like Hurry Mill Pond Br, Wolf Br, and Fivemile Br. The map reveals a high density of family-named burial sites, such as Flurry Cem, Ramsey Cem, Carter Cem, Wilson Cem, and Byrd Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Mississippi. Access to these remote timberlands and hunting grounds, including the Mill Creek Hunting Club, is provided by a grid of local routes like Wire Rd, Old Biloxi Rd, and Vestry Rd, illustrating the transition from historic logging trails to modern county roads.