2018 Map of McLaurin

About this map

MTA Camp Shelby dominates the central landscape of this Forrest County region, showing a dense network of military infrastructure including Jackson Ave, Forrest Ave, and the Hagler Army Heliport. This southern Mississippi territory, situated just south of Hattiesburg, transitions from the structured grid of the military installation into the wooded reaches of the De Soto National Forest. To the north, the Leaf River meanders through a series of oxbows and named lakes such as Quickswipe Lake, Harry Lake, and Blue Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology of the river basin. Several small settlements and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout, including McLaurin, McCallum, and Epps, alongside numerous historic burial grounds like McKenzie-Myers Cem and Garraway Cem. The presence of the Shelby Auxiliary Field One Airport further emphasizes the area's long-standing connection to aviation and military training.