1958 Map of Franklinton

About this map

The Bogue Chitto River defines the landscape of central Washington Parish, flanked by the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor. In this mid-century survey, the parish seat of Franklinton serves as the regional hub, anchored by its High Sch and proximity to the river's winding path. The surrounding countryside is dotted with family-named landmarks and rural congregations like Sunlight Ch and Mt Pisgah Ch, reflecting the deep-rooted community structure of the era. To the north, the Mississippi state line borders Warnerton and Hackley, where the terrain transitions into a dense network of tributaries including Hays Creek and Lawrence Creek. This sheet provides an invaluable look at the distribution of cemeteries such as Jenkins Cem and Magee Cem, which are essential for tracing local family history and ancestral settlements in the Piney Woods region.