2018 Map of Harleston

About this map

Black Creek Swamp and its complex network of seasonal waterways dominate the southern portion of this Mississippi landscape. The Pascagoula River's influence is seen in features like Camp Ground Slough, Black Creek Slough, and John Goff Slough, which create a labyrinth of drainage around Parkers Island. Local settlements are scattered along the higher ground, including Harleston, Hurley, and Wade. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of family-connected sites such as Steede Cem and Carter Cem, as well as the historic location of Old Americus. The transition from the dense wetlands of Black Creek to the developing rural road networks near Oak Grove reflects the region's historical reliance on timber and water-based transport, now giving way to modern thoroughfares like Salem Campground Rd.