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2021 Map of Louin SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Louin SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Bienville National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, where the headwaters of the Leaf River and its numerous tributaries like Shongelo Cr and Pete Br carve through the terrain. The map captures a high density of small-scale community hubs in Smith County, particularly evident in the scattered rural churches and burial grounds that define the local geography. Significant sites include the Mount Nebo Baptist Church Cem and High Hill Baptist Church Cem, which serve as ancestral anchors for area families.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground between creek drainages, with the town of Raleigh appearing on the western edge and Sylvarena to the southeast. These communities are linked by a intricate network of county roads such as Co RD 120 and Sylvarena Ave. The presence of many family-named cemeteries, such as the Moore Cem and Johnson Cem, alongside landmark features like Flat Rock Hill, offers a detailed view of the rural Mississippi interior as it was managed and inhabited in the early 21st century.