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2015 Map of Carthage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Carthage sits at the northern edge of this Central Mississippi landscape, where the street grid of the county seat transitions into a complex network of river bottoms and wooded hills. The Pearl River dominates the central geography, carving a wide floodplain that includes Peach Tree Island and Deal Island. This 2015 survey reveals how the local economy and settlement patterns are tethered to these waterways and the surrounding high ground of the Government Hills.

Smaller rural communities and named crossroads such as Pilgrim Rest, Tuckers Crossing, and Piggtown are scattered throughout the quadrangle, often anchored by local landmarks like Pilgrim Rest Cem or Cedar Grove Cem. The southern half of the map is defined by the winding course of Tuscolameta Creek and its many tributaries, including Sweetwater Cr and Babb Br, illustrating the intricate drainage system that feeds into the larger Pearl River basin.