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2015 Map of Whites

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Whites
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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The Pearl River forms a winding natural boundary along the western edge of this landscape where Hinds, Rankin, Copiah, and Simpson Counties meet. Small rural settlements like Alonzo, Clear Branch, and Sinai anchor a network of country roads, including Rankin Hills Rd and Poplar Springs Rd. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by numerous family and community landmarks, particularly a high density of cemeteries that serve as vital records for local genealogy.

Watercourses such as Steen Creek, Bear Cr, and Mountain Cr drain the undulating hills, while several distinct residential quarters and roads, such as Stamps Quarters and Old Enochs Rd, point to the area's established land divisions. Researchers can trace historical footprints through names like Antioch Cem, Lewis Cem, and Brown Hill Cem, which are interspersed among the timbered tracts and small clearings of central Mississippi.