2018 Map of Collins

About this map

Okatoma Creek winds through the heart of this Covington County landscape, shaping the development of Collins and the nearby settlements of Ora and Salem. This 2018 survey reveals a territory marked by a dense network of country roads and family-named landmarks, reflecting generations of residency in southern Mississippi. The concentration of burial sites, such as Kola Cem, Collins Cem, and Rogers Cem, provides a significant inventory for genealogical research. The map illustrates how the terrain alternates between well-drained upland ridges and low-lying areas like the Ora Swamp. Distinctive local markers including Blakely Ch and Salem Ch serve as anchors for these rural communities, while water features like Legion Lake and Gibson Lake dot the countryside.