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2024 Map of McLaurin

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of McLaurin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The sprawling military installation of Camp Shelby dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Forrest County landscape, illustrating the enduring footprint of defense in southern Mississippi. The terrain transitions from the lowlands of the Leaf River and Jakes Creek in the north to the upland ridges of the Ragland Hills and Barron Point. Throughout the De Soto National Forest, aviation infrastructure such as Hagler Army Airport and Shelby Auxiliary Field One Airport speaks to the tactical importance of this corridor south of Hattiesburg.

Family history researchers will find a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Newman Cem near Geiger Lake and the McKenzie Myers Cem tucked near the Reese Creek drainage. Established settlements like McLaurin, McCallum, and Ralston are linked by the historical alignment of Old Hwy 49, providing a clear view of how transportation and small-town development evolved alongside the vast pine forests of the region.