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1983 Map of McLaurin

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of McLaurin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The massive military footprint of Camp Shelby dominates this portion of Forrest County, situated just south of the winding Leaf River. This 1983 survey reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of military utility and natural resources, with the Illinois Central Gulf railroad cutting through the central terrain. Small rural settlements like McLaurin and Ralston appear alongside significant family and community landmarks, such as Morning Star Ch and the McKenzie-Myers Cem.

South of the military cantonment and Hagler AAF Airport, the terrain shifts into the protected timberlands of the De Soto National Forest. Water is a primary feature of the local geography, from the oxbows of Upper Dead River and Lower Dead River to the recreational waters of Paul B Johnson State Park and Geiger Lake. Local industry is represented by a large Gravel Pit near McCallum, illustrating the area's geological utility during the late twentieth century.