Orvisburg serves as the focal point of this Pearl River County survey, situated amidst a landscape defined by an intricate network of southern Mississippi waterways. The settlement is positioned just north of Orvisburg Lake, with the Orvisburg Cem located nearby, providing a clear reference for local historians and genealogists. The terrain is shaped by the winding courses of W Hobolochitto Cr and White Sand Cr, which drain the surrounding timberlands. Numerous family-named roads, such as Tack Stanford Rd and Burrus Blvd, crisscross the area, reflecting the rural development and land ownership patterns of the early 21st century. The map also highlights distinct wetlands like Green Brake and various tributaries including Little Hell Cr and Hickory Cr, which illustrate the natural drainage systems of this coastal plain region.
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1953 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carnes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Poplarville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Lumberton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Mobile
USGS Topo · 1:250,000