1950 Map of Forest

About this map

The Illinois Central Railroad serves as the industrial spine of this mid-century Mississippi landscape, connecting the established community of Forest with eastern neighbors like Lake and Muskegon. The map reveals a transition from the structured street grid of the county seat to the sprawling timber and agricultural lands of the Bienville National Forest. The rural hinterland is dotted with numerous small family-centered settlements and social anchors, including Singleton Settlement and Dennis Settlement. Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, such as Hebron Ch, Antioch Ch, and several rural schools like Sylvester Sch and Piney Grove Sch. Significant local sites like the Patrons Union Campground and numerous family hills, including Mathes Hill and Sherman Hill, highlight a landscape defined by its high ridges and the headwaters of the Leaf River and Tallahala Creek.