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2012 Map of Georgetown

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Georgetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Pearl River and Strong River converge in this corner of Copiah County, shaping a landscape defined by meandering waterways and rural riverfront settlements. Georgetown sits at the northern edge, its street grid including Main St and Broad St positioned near the river's path. Further south, the community of Rockport serves as a local crossing point, anchored by the Rockport Bridge. The area is notably dense with family and community burial grounds, such as Lily Mae Cem and Providence Cem, which provide significant points of interest for genealogical research in this part of Mississippi.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward the Ashley Lookout Tower, a distinct landmark overlooking the timbered ridges and creek valleys. A network of country roads, including Fire Tower Rd and Rockport Rd, connects the scattered homes and farms of Cowanville to the surrounding hills. This map illustrates the enduring spatial relationship between these small Copiah County communities and the complex drainage systems of Copiah Cr, Steel Cr, and Indian Cr.