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1973 Map of Leakesville SW

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Leakesville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Chickasawhay River meanders through this section of Greene County, creating a complex system of oxbows and cutoff lakes including Cowans Dead River and Dressler Hammond Dead River. The river's influence on the landscape is evident in named heights like Roberts Bluff and Shell Bluff, which overlook the bottomlands. These fertile areas are dotted with numerous small bodies of water such as Redbird Lake, Long Lake, and the distinctly named Rattlesnake Lake.

Social and transit hubs are sparsely distributed across the terrain, connected by the Miller Bridge and a network of rural roads. Small community centers are marked by local landmarks like Pine Grove Ch, Green Lodge Cem, and Grace Ch. To the north, the landscape is defined by the drainages of Hammill Creek and Big Creek, while a prominent Pipeline cuts across the northeastern quadrant, signaling the integration of modern industrial infrastructure into this riverine environment.