2020 Map of Carthage

About this map

Carthage serves as the focal point of this 2020 survey, situated at the intersection of local commerce and administration marked by the Leake County Courthouse. The landscape transitions from the urban street grid of the county seat to the meandering waters of the Pearl River, which creates a network of riparian features including Peach Tree Island and Deal Island. This area in central Mississippi is characterized by its numerous small waterways like Yellow Creek and Tuscolameta Creek, which define the local drainage patterns and historically influenced settlement placement.