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2018 Map of Nicholson

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Nicholson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Pearl River and West Pearl River define the intricate hydrological border between Mississippi and Louisiana in this 2018 survey. The landscape is dominated by the complex network of the Honey Island Swamp, where countless named waterways like English Bayou, Indian Bayou, and Gobbler Bayou weave through low-lying islands such as Porters Island. This environment contrasts sharply with the developing northern areas of Picayune and Nicholson, where modern infrastructure like the Picayune Municipal Airport and Shuttle Pkwy indicate significant regional growth.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific burial sites such as Turtleskin Cem and Pearl River Cem, alongside historical land divisions noted as Tract 37 and Tract 39. The map records a transition from the dense riverine wilderness of Turkey Lake and Lindsey Lake to the residential streets of Santa Rosa and the agricultural tracts further inland, capturing the area's dual identity as both a vital swamp ecosystem and a growing transportation corridor.