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Hinds County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
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Physical Features
Areas 1
Cliffs 1
Islands 1
Lakes 12
Ridges 1
Springs 2
Streams 71
Summits 2
Cultural Features
Airports 7
Bridges 3
Buildings 53
Canals 1
Cemeteries 58
Churches 385
Civil 15
Crossings 32
Dams 148
Hospitals 9
Locales 58
Parks 22
Post Offices 6
Reservoirs 28
Schools 132
Towers 24
Historical Features
Churches 14
Crossings 6
Hospitals 1
Locales 28
Military (Historical) 1
Post Offices 16
Schools 51
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Mississippi's National Historic Landmarks