1983 Map of Industrial

About this map

The Bogue Chitto and Pearl River systems dominate this 1983 landscape, defining the state boundary between Mississippi and Louisiana. This survey captures the complex hydrology of the region, where the Bogue Chitto splits into distinct West, Middle, and East channels. Settlement is sparse, focused around the communities of Industrial and Talisheek, with family-named cemeteries such as Copper Cem, Keller Cem, and McGee Cem scattered across the piney woods and swamps. The Illinois Central Gulf Railroad cuts through the western portion, while local infrastructure like Lock No 2 on the river and the Fire Station near the southern border indicate a landscape managed for both transport and public safety within the National Wildlife Refuge. Local history is preserved in the numerous named islands and bluffs, including Hogpen Island and Walkiah Bluff.