1989 Map of Zama

About this map

Lobutcha Creek and its many tributaries, including Canna Creek and Pailey Creek, define the landscape of this rural Mississippi region along the Attala and Leake County line. The settlement of Zama anchors the northeastern corner, surrounded by a network of family-centered landmarks and community sites. Small country churches such as New Salem Ch, Mt Cana Ch, and Smyrna Ch are scattered throughout the hills, often accompanied by local burial grounds like Peeler Cem and Antioch Cem. In the southern reaches, the landscape transitions toward Marydell and Crossroad, where Bibalucia Creek and Harper Branch feed into the broader drainage system. The prevalence of named points like Rocky Point and the presence of a Gravel Pit near Crossroad reflect the local economy and geography of the late twentieth century.