2015 Map of McHenry

About this map

Desoto National Forest dominates the heart of this coastal Mississippi landscape, where the Biloxi River and its numerous tributaries, such as Indian Turner Br and Race Path Br, carve through the pine-rich terrain. The map captures a transition between the established communities of McHenry and Saucier, connected by the spine of the highway corridor. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its density of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Hickman Cem, Wedgeworth Cem, and the uniquely named Yellow Fever Cem. These smaller burial grounds, often tucked away on rural roads like Bo Hickman Rd or Steven Hickman Rd, suggest the long-standing family ties and the historical health challenges of this Gulf Coast region. The boundary line between Stone Co and Harrison Co bisects the quadrangle, illustrating the jurisdictional divide that once separated these timber and rail-dependent communities.