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2018 Map of Whynot

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Whynot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Alamucha and the nearby community of Whynot anchor this rural landscape along the Mississippi-Alabama border, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve through the terrain. The map captures a detailed network of local family and service roads, such as Thomas Walker Rd and Silk Stocking Ln, which connect isolated homesteads and community centers. Historically significant for genealogists, the area is dotted with small burial grounds, including the Antioch Cem, Concord Cem, and Shamburger Cem.

The hydrology of the region is complex, defined by the winding paths of Alamuchee Cr, Yantley Cr, and Kinterbish Cr. These waterways, along with smaller tributaries like Hundes Br and Carney Br, have long influenced the placement of roads and settlements. The presence of features like Bethany Church Loop suggests the enduring importance of local institutions in this cross-border corridor between Lauderdale, Sumter, and Choctaw counties.