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2020 Map of Harleston

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Harleston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Old Americus and Harleston anchor this portion of the Pascagoula River basin, where a complex network of wetlands and tributaries defines the local geography. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Black Creek Swamp and numerous sloughs, such as Camp Ground Slough and John Goff Slough, which illustrate the hydraulic character of the region. This 2020 survey documents the persistent rural footprint of these communities, showing how roads like Salem Campground Rd and Old Americus Rd navigate the low-lying terrain.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites, including the Old Carter Historic Cem 1 and Steede Cem. The distribution of these small cemeteries and settlements like Wade and Hurley reflects the long-standing family ties and agricultural history of this corner of Jackson County. Named features such as Parkers Island and Straw Island provide further evidence of the shifting waterways and landforms that have shaped life here for generations.