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2018 Map of Leakesville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Leakesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Chickasawhay River carves a winding path through this corner of Greene County, defining a landscape of dramatic river bends and prominent elevations. The terrain is marked by notable heights such as Churchwell High Bluff, Gants Bluff, and Chat High Bluff, which overlook a network of oxbows and river-fed waters including Saluda Lake, Clear Lake, and Cutoff Lake. This drainage pattern suggests a river system with a long history of shifting channels, creating a mosaic of wetlands and ridges that have shaped the local settlement patterns.

Leakesville serves as the primary community, situated along the river's western bank. The map reveals a high density of family and community burial sites for a rural area, including Magnolia Cem, Sweetwater Cem, and East Salem Cem, providing significant points of interest for genealogists. The road network, with names like Old Paulding Rd and Old Hwy 24, reflects the historic transit corridors connecting the river valley to the surrounding Jane Hills and Silver Hill.