1958 Map of Picayune

About this map

Picayune serves as the primary hub of activity on this survey, situated at the junction where the Southern Railway parallels the Hobolochitto Creek. The landscape transition between the Pearl River bottomlands to the west and the upland pine forests to the east is marked by numerous small settlements and family-named landmarks. Tiny communities like McNeill, Carriere, and Ozona line the rail corridor, while the interior is dotted with remote gathering places such as Zion Hill Ch, Sones Chapel, and Mt Carmel Ch. Local genealogy and land use are evidenced by family burial grounds including Mitchell Cem, Martin Cem, and Pearson Cem, alongside several gravel pits and claypits that suggest a resource-based economy. Aviation history is represented by the Picayune Landing Field and the Picayune Radio Range Station, reflecting the mid-century development of the region beyond its timber and rail origins.