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1959 Map of Nicholson

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Nicholson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Pearl River forms the central artery of this landscape, defining the winding boundary between Mississippi and Louisiana. In the late 1950s, this riverine corridor was characterized by a dense network of oxbow lakes, bayous, and landings that supported local transit and industry. Settlements like Gainesville, Logtown, and Napoleon are shown along the eastern bank, connected by rural roads to interior landmarks such as the Westonia Lookout Tower.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several rural congregations like Spring Branch Ch and Mt Zion Ch, alongside family-named burial sites such as Rousseaux Cem and Haaswood Cem. The map documents a landscape of transition, from the upland pine hills near Red Hill to the complex wetlands of the Devils Swamp. Transport relies on both the Southern railroad near Nicholson and the emerging highway system including U. S. 90, illustrating the shift from rail and river to modern road networks.