2024 Map of West

About this map

The Big Black River meanders along the eastern border of this Holmes County landscape, defining the boundary with Attala County. The town of West serves as a central hub where the modern Interstate 55 corridor intersects with the historical path of Old Hwy 51. This area is characterized by a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Bagley Cem, Wilkes Cem, and Moorhead Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The terrain is crisscrossed by established local routes like Old Wheeling Rd and Race Track Rd, tracing the movement of residents between small settlements like Hoffman and the surrounding agricultural lands. The numerous creek systems, including Kyle Creek and Jordan Creek, highlight the natural drainage patterns that have influenced settlement and land use in this part of Mississippi.