1984 Map of Forest

About this map

The Bienville National Forest dominates the heart of central Mississippi in this 1980s-era study, providing a comprehensive view of Scott, Rankin, and Smith Counties. The landscape is defined by the east-west corridor of Interstate 20 and the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, which connect established communities like Pelahatchie, Morton, and Forest. While the northern edge is anchored by the Ross R Barnett Reservoir and the Pearl River, the interior reveals a mosaic of wildlife management areas such as Caney Creek and Tallahala. Small settlements and crossroads like Hillsboro, Piney Woods, and Puckett are mapped alongside distinct terrain features including Rattlesnake Prairie and Line Prairie, reflecting the transition from timbered uplands to the creek bottoms of Tallahala Creek and the Strong River.