2018 Map of Big Swamp

About this map

The Wolf River meanders through the heart of Pearl River County, shaping a landscape of bottomlands and low-lying drainages in this modern topographic survey. The area is defined by its extensive wetland systems, including the namesake Big Swamp and Big Brake, alongside numerous tributaries like Alligator Cr and Beaverdam Cr. While much of the terrain is characterized by these natural water features, the map reveals a persistent rural settlement pattern through a network of family-named roads such as Oscar Lee Rd, Arthur Odom Rd, and Gumpond Beall Rd. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family burial grounds, including the Beall Cem, Bond Cem, and Myrick Cem. These sites, often located near old homesteads and forest tracks, provide a clear record of the families who have long inhabited this corner of Mississippi.