2000 Map of Piave

About this map

The settlement of Piave and the community of Smithtown anchor this region of southeast Mississippi, located along the border of Wayne Co and Greene Co. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling tracts of the De Soto National Forest, which includes the Chickasawhay State Wildlife Management Area and Mason Creek State Wildlife Management Area. These protected lands are defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Mason Creek, Turkey Fork, and the curiously named Hell Hole Creek. Cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the forest, such as Bethel Ch, West Salem Ch, and the Henderson Cem. These features, along with a Gravel Pit near Little Creek, reveal the rural character and land-use patterns of this corner of the state as it appeared at the turn of the 21st century.