1965 Map of Hattiesburg SW

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The boundary line between Lamar County and Forrest County snakes through this 1960s landscape, where traditional rural life meets expanding infrastructure. Small community centers like Oak Grove and Clyde are anchored by local landmarks such as Oral Ch and New Zion Ch. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad cuts across the northern terrain, serving as a primary transit artery alongside various gravel operations identified by numerous Gravel Pits. Central to the geography is Hennington Lake, which provides a significant water feature amidst a complex network of streams including Perkins Creek and Sandy Run. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of family-named sites like Grantham Cem and Rawles Cem, providing a precise look at the area's settlement patterns before the more significant suburban developments of the late 20th century.