1973 Map of Barge Lake

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The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northern half of this landscape, preserving a network of creeks and wetlands along the Winston and Noxubee County line. Topographic details from the early 1970s reveal a rural geography defined by small family cemeteries and country churches, such as Antioch Ch and its neighboring Antioch Cem. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainage systems including Loakfoma Creek and Horse Creek, which feed into the bottomlands. To the south, the Barge Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the hills near Barge Lake. Local history is anchored by sites like Harrington Cem and Lonely Valley Ch, while the presence of Lake Forest Ranch Camp indicates the area's use for recreation and youth programs during this era.