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1959 Map of Haaswood

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Haaswood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Pearl River delta complex dominates this landscape where the Louisiana-Mississippi state line threads through a maze of bayous and cypress-shrouded islands. Settlement patterns here are dictated by the shifting waters of the West Island River and the Middle River, with small communities like Haaswood and Gainesville perched on higher ground. The eastern edge of the map reveals the massive industrial footprint of the Mississippi Test Facility (NASA), a stark technological contrast to the traditional river landings like Porters River Landing and Gum Bayou Landing.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history landmarks, including the Rousseaux Cem and Harrison Cem Oak Grove Cem. The area’s river-bound economy is evident in the numerous landings and cutoffs, such as Andy Crockett Cutoff, which facilitated navigation through the complex wetlands. The Southern Railway System provides the primary overland connection across this swampy terrain, linking the scattered settlements of Napoleon and Logtown to the wider region.