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2015 Map of Bay Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bay Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bay Springs serves as the focal point of this 2015 study, situated at the boundary of Smith and Jasper counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including West Tallahala Creek in the northwest and the winding paths of Etehomo Cr and Roaring Cr. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of timber and industry in the region, evidenced by landmarks like Georgia-Pacific Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local burial sites and spiritual centers. The Bay Springs Cem and New Zion Cem, alongside the New Zion Ch, reflect the community's long-standing social anchors. The topography reveals a series of ridges and creek bottoms, such as those surrounding Thompson Mill Cr and Lick Br, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns and road networks of this Mississippi interior.