2021 Map of Bewelcome

About this map

The Homochitto National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Mississippi landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks begin their descent toward the Amite County lowlands. This modern survey reveals a region characterized by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, illustrating a deep-rooted genealogical history within the rural settlements of Gloster, Bewelcome, and Compromise. The drainage patterns are intricate, defined by the W Fork Waggoner Cr and E Fork Waggoner Cr which converge near the southern boundary. Local transit is facilitated by a network of named country lanes such as Berwick Cassels Rd and Antioch Perkins Rd, connecting points of interest like the Graves Chapel Cem and Big Antioch Cem. The map provides a clear picture of the contemporary interfaces between protected timberlands and private homesteads.