2012 Map of Fords Creek

About this map

Fords Creek serves as a central point in this part of Pearl River County, where the landscape is defined by the winding passage of the Pearl River and its intricate network of tributaries. The map reveals a transition between the river's floodplains and the surrounding uplands, punctuated by numerous oxbow lakes and named water bodies such as Upper Cameron Lake, Lower Cameron Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. The distribution of rural roads like Pine Springs Rd and Hills of Sinai Rd suggests a community built around the timber and agricultural potential of the Pearl River basin. This survey documents the persistence of small named settlements and local landmarks like Richie Cem and Huckleberry N in a region where geography is still heavily dictated by the shifting currents and low-lying marshes of the river valley.