2021 Map of Nicholson

About this map

Picayune and the neighboring community of Nicholson sit at the edge of a dense fluvial landscape where the Mississippi-Louisiana border follows the winding course of the Pearl River. The terrain is defined by the expansive Honey Island Swamp, a complex network of waterways including Crooked Bayou, Black Bayou, and the McCall River. This environment created a natural barrier between Pearl River County and St. Tammany Parish, influencing the development of local roads like Old US Hwy 11 and the modern Shuttle Pkwy corridor leading toward the coast. Farther east, the landscape transitions into slightly higher ground, though it remains crisscrossed by drainages such as Turtleskin Cr and Indian Bayou. Genealogists will note the location of Turtleskin Cem and Pearl River Cem, while the northern portion of the map highlights the development around the Picayune Municipal Airport. The map also captures numerous named water features like Spencer Mill Lake and Murdock Eddy Lake, reflecting the region's deep ties to the river system.