2012 Map of Big Point

About this map

The Escatawpa River defines the central axis of this landscape, its winding course marked by a series of prominent riverine landmarks including Cowards Bluff, Sikes Bluff, and Rubenhouse Bluff. Along the eastern and western banks, a complex network of wetlands and oxbows has formed features such as Petes Lake, Sapling Pond, and Fiddlers Sail. This 2012 survey illustrates the scattered settlement patterns of Big Point and Cloverdale near the Alabama-Mississippi border, where residential growth is integrated into a landscape of timber and traditional landholdings. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous burial sites, including Big Point Cem, Tates Cem, and Forts Lake Cem. Further south, the map details the confluence of Jackson Cr and the river, near the small community of Cloverdale. The area also features recreational developments like the Whispering Pines Golf Course and East Central County Golf Course, contrasting with the more rural river landings like Galloway Landing.