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2012 Map of Basin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Pascagoula River meanders through this portion of George County, creating a complex landscape of oxbow lakes and dead rivers like the McCrea Dead River and Woodard Dead River. This 2012 survey illustrates the river's historical importance to transport and industry, marked by the site of the Mengel Lumber Camp and the persistent crossing at Wilkerson Ferry. The riverbanks are dotted with small fishing spots such as Blue Gill Lake and Bream Lake, while the surrounding uplands like Reed Flat are crisscrossed by rural roads named for established local families.

Genealogists will find several family-named burial grounds including Howell Cem, Byrd Cem, and Gibson Cem near the river landing. The settlement at Gibson Landing serves as a focal point for local river access, complemented by facilities like the Big Creek Boat Ramp. This map documents a region where the natural hydrology of the Pascagoula remains the dominant influence on both the road network and the placement of historic settlements.