1949 Map of Beaumont

About this map

The Leaf River carves a winding path through this corner of southeast Mississippi, defining a landscape shaped by timber interests and rail transport. At the intersection of the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and the Bonhomie and Hattiesburg Southern railroads, Beaumont serves as a central hub for the surrounding pine forests. To the west, the Camp Shelby Military Reservation occupies a significant portion of the uplands, while the De Soto National Forest spans the southern reaches, highlighting the transition from military use to managed federal timberlands. The river's influence is evident in the numerous oxbows and named sandbars, such as Longfield Sandbar and Breakover Sandbar. Small, family-named locales like Kittrell, McLain, and Royce are scattered throughout, alongside landmarks such as the Beaumont Fire Tower and rural congregations like Moody Chapel, reflecting the area's mid-century settlement patterns.