1960 Map of Mist NW

About this map

Bearhouse Creek and its many tributaries, including Miller Creek and Gillam Creek, dominate this landscape at the boundary of Drew and Ashley counties. The map reveals a rural settlement pattern defined by small rural churches and family burying grounds situated on the higher ground between drainage systems. Local landmarks like Pleasant Grove Ch and Center Point Ch served as community anchors during the mid-twentieth century, while Cotham Cem, Jordan Cem, and Judkins Cem provide significant points of interest for genealogists tracing families in the Bearhouse region. The intricate network of small streams such as Lost Creek, Wolf Creek, and Rolling Creek illustrates the natural drainage of this timbered and agricultural area before more intensive modern development.