1973 Map of Barge Lake

About this map

The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge dominates the landscape across the Winston and Noxubee county line, preserving a complex network of wetlands and creeks as they appeared in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by the meandering courses of Lynn Creek, Horse Creek, and Yellow Creek, with the large expanse of Loakfoma Lake in the north and the smaller Barge Lake to the south. This area serves as a significant intersection of conservation land and local rural heritage, where family and community landmarks remain embedded within the refuge boundaries.