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2000 Map of Avent

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Avent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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De Soto National Forest dominates much of this landscape in George County, characterized by the winding Pascagoula River and its intricate system of oxbows and eddies. Near the river's path, distinctive water features such as Dace Lake, Davis Dead River, and Dace Eddy illustrate the shifting nature of this coastal plain waterway. The topography rises into the Whiskey Creek Hills, while the small settlement at Avent serves as a local focal point near the northern border.

Local family history is preserved through scattered rural landmarks including the Mixon-Mizelle Cem, Fairley Cem, and Mt Rose Cem. The presence of the Holly Grove Sch and Sweetwater Ch suggests the enduring community hubs that supported these rural enclaves. Industrial and infrastructure elements like the Pipkin Gravel Pit and multiple petroleum pipelines cut through the forest, marking the intersection of resource extraction and preservation at the start of the new millennium.