Bienville National Forest dominates the northern and eastern portions of this landscape, where the Leaf River and its numerous tributaries like Pete Br and Shongelo Cr carve through the Mississippi terrain. The town of Raleigh is situated in the west, while Sylvarena sits in the southeast, connected by a network of rural routes such as Old 18 Dr and Ted Sylvarena Rd. This 2015 survey illustrates a rural community anchored by its historic burial grounds, including Sylvan Grove Cem and Mount Nebo Cem, which are often located near small settlements like Sand Point and Mount Pleasant. The intricate drainage patterns of Ichusa Cr and Nelse Br define the local topography, revealing the persistence of traditional land divisions and forest boundaries in Smith County.
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1953 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Clear Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Pineville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Homewood
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Louin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000