2000 Map of Wilkinson

About this map

Buffalo River meanders through the western heart of Wilkinson County, defining a landscape of deep creek drainages and timbered ridges within the Homochitto National Forest. At the turn of the millennium, this area preserved a dispersed rural settlement pattern anchored by community landmarks like St Luke Ch, Ebenezer Ch, and the Union Ch near Saukum. The map reveals a high density of family-named burial sites, including Whetstone Cem, McCrain Cem, and Shropshire Cem, which serve as vital touchstones for local genealogy. Transportation is dominated by winding local routes such as Coons Mill Road and Netterville Road, alongside the specialized Netterville Landing Strip. The presence of the Washington Meridian and several gravel extraction sites like the Gravel Pit near Greenwood Hill underscores the region's surveying history and its reliance on local natural resources.