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2012 Map of Leakesville

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Leakesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Leakesville serves as the focal point of this Greene County survey, situated where the Chickasawhay River meanders through a landscape defined by significant river bluffs and an intricate network of lakes and sloughs. The river corridor is marked by prominent high ground such as Churchwell High Bluff, Meeting House Bluff, and Coaker Bluff, reflecting the importance of these overlooks and river landings to the local geography. To the east, the settlement of Dueitt sits near Faulk Ditch, while the surrounding timberlands are dotted with community landmarks including Jane Hills and Silver Hill.

Family history is deeply rooted in the numerous burial grounds scattered throughout the quadrangle, from Magnolia Cem near the town center to the outlying Robertson Cem and Sweetwater Cem. The hydrology of the basin is particularly complex, featuring named oxbows and backwaters like Oscar Dead River, Saluda Lake, and Cutoff Lake. This map captures the modern infrastructure of the region, including the Chickasawhay River Boat Ramp, which maintains the historical connection between the town and its namesake waterway.