1959 Map of Kiln

About this map

The winding course of the Jourdan River and its complex network of bayous define the landscape around Kiln during the late 1950s and mid-1970s. This survey, updated with 1970s revisions, illustrates a community deeply rooted in its geography, with many spiritual and social centers such as Annunciation Ch and St Edwards Ch situated near the waterways. The emergence of the Stennis International Airport at the southern edge of the map indicates the region's mid-century shift toward aviation and modernization, contrasting with the established rural character of nearby Fenton. Genealogists may find particular value in the documentation of local burial sites, including the Bayou Coco Cem and the Little Rotten Bayou Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the families who settled along the banks of Bayou La Terre and Rotten Bayou.