2012 Map of Water Valley East

About this map

The headwaters of Otoucalofa Creek and its managed Otoucalofa Creek Canal dominate the southern reaches of this Yalobusha County landscape. Settlement patterns here are defined by small, dispersed rural communities like Palestine, Springdale, and Union Hall, each anchored by historical family and community landmarks. The map is particularly dense with genealogical interest, documenting numerous burial grounds including the Oak Ridge Cemetery and Palestine Cemetery. This network of cemeteries, along with the Wyatt Chapel Cemetery and Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, suggests a long-standing rural social fabric tied closely to local church congregations. To the north, the terrain is carved by Humphreys Creek and Courtney Creek, which feeds into Douglas Lake. The area's hydrology is complex, featuring a series of family-named branches and creeks such as Goodwin Creek and Greasy Creek that crisscross the undulating topography.