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1998 Map of Nicholson

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Nicholson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Pearl River dominates this landscape along the border of Mississippi and Louisiana, creating a complex network of bayous, sloughs, and lakes. This 1998 survey shows the dense riparian environment of the Pearl River State Wildlife Management Area, where features like Lindsey Lake and Murdock Eddy Lake sit within a labyrinth of waterways including Indian Bayou and Bogue Chitto. The map documents the shifting nature of the river with numerous sandpits and gravel operations concentrated near Nicholson.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated on the higher ground of the eastern bank, providing essential data for genealogists. Multiple cemeteries and houses of worship serve the local communities of Santa Rosa and Nicholson, including Old Palestine Ch, Corinth Ch, and the Cedar Grove Cem. In the southeastern corner, the boundary of the John C Stennis Space Center (NASA) marks the significant federal presence in the region during the late 20th century.