2024 Map of Airey

About this map

The De Soto National Forest covers much of this landscape in southern Mississippi, where the headwaters of numerous coastal streams begin their southward descent. The map centers on the small settlement of Airey near the boundary between Stone and Harrison counties. This area is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including Tuxachanie Creek and Biloxi Creek, which historically dictated the movement and settlement patterns of local families. Genealogy researchers will find several well-preserved rural burial sites, such as Sunflower Cem, Lott Cem, and Broadus Cem, which serve as vital markers of the area's early residents. The road network, including historic routes like Wire Road East and City Rd, reflects the evolution of transport through the piney woods of the Gulf Coastal Plain.