2012 Map of Agricola

About this map

Agricola and the surrounding rural communities of George County are defined by a complex network of tributaries feeding into the Pascagoula River system. The landscape is characterized by the meandering courses of Big Cedar Cr and Little Cedar Cr, which dictate the placement of early settlements and family-named roads. Local history is deeply rooted in the numerous cemeteries scattered across the quadrangle, such as Agricola Cem, Barton Cem, and the Old Mount Pleasant Cem, many of which sit adjacent to historic church sites. The presence of specialized aviation facilities like Sky Landings Airport and Cedar Creek Air Ranch Airport reflects a transition from traditional agricultural land use to more modern utility. Further north, the Shipman Lookout Tower and Parker Lookout stand as markers of forest management in this timber-rich region of Mississippi.