2015 Map of Nicholson

About this map

The West Pearl River and its intricate network of bayous define the boundary between Mississippi and Louisiana in this 2015 record. The city of Picayune anchors the northern portion of the map, with the community of Nicholson situated just to the south. This area is characterized by a dense system of waterways, including Indian Bayou, Clear Bayou, and Turkey Bayou, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the lower river basin. Significant local landmarks such as the Picayune Municipal Airport and Porters Island appear alongside established rural settlements like Santa Rosa. The map provides specific locational data for genealogists and local historians, noting the River Cem and Turtleskin Cem, as well as numerous family-named roads like Sam Mitchell Rd and Dick Kennedy Rd that link these communities together.