2015 Map of Center Hill

About this map

Okatibbee Lake and its surrounding wetlands define the central landscape of this East Mississippi region, where the Kemper and Lauderdale county line divides the terrain. Small, dispersed settlements like Martin and Shucktown are connected by a network of rural roads such as Chisholm Rd and Martin Kemper Co Rd, reflecting a landscape dedicated to timber and small-scale agriculture. The area is dotted with numerous family and community burial grounds, including Klondike Cem and Pine Forest Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. Numerous waterways like Okatibbee Cr, Chickasawhay Cr, and Souenlovie Cr feed into the reservoir system, illustrating the intricate drainage pattern of the Upper Pascagoula basin. This survey documents the modern intersection of public infrastructure and the long-established rural community footprints of Center Hill and Klondike.