1955 Map of Nicholson

About this map

The Pearl River forms a complex hydrologic border between Mississippi and Louisiana in the mid-1950s, defining a landscape of deep bayous and braided channels. Along the Southern railroad corridor, the settlement of Nicholson serves as a primary inland landmark, supported by local community hubs like Red Hill Ch and Cedar Grove Ch. The interior is marked by an intricate network of named water bodies, including Indian Bayou, Turkey Lake, and Murdock Eddy Lake, reflecting a region where transport and life were dictated by the river’s path. Small rural clusters like Santa Rosa and Murree are situated away from the floodplains, while the presence of several Gravel Pits indicates the active extraction industry of the era. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of parish and county boundaries near Corinth Ch and the isolated Turtleskin Cem.