1949 Map of New Augusta

About this map

The Leaf River and Black Creek basins define this portion of South Mississippi, where the transition between the river-focused settlement of Old Augusta and the railroad-oriented New Augusta is clearly visible. The landscape is dominated by the Camp Shelby Military Reservation and the De Soto National Forest, reflecting a mid-century period of federal land management and military readiness. This 1949 edition captures a diverse local infrastructure, from the U S Forest Service Ashe Nursery to the McLaurin Landing Field. Family history is preserved through scattered rural sites like Granny Bounds Cem and several country schools, including the Forrest County Agricultural Sch and Whites Sch. The transport network shows a heavy reliance on the Southern Railway and Illinois Central, which served timber and agricultural interests across Forrest and Perry counties.