2017 Map of Portland

About this map

Bayou Bartholomew snakes through the heart of this Ashley County landscape, defining the local geography with its intricate oxbows and marshy lowlands. The settlement of Portland sits near the northern boundary, anchored by the Portland Cem and the Bayou Bartholomew Bridge. This alluvial terrain is dotted with seasonal water features like Bear Brake and Saint Marion Brake, indicating a landscape deeply tied to the ebb and flow of the Delta's drainage systems. To the south, the community of Parkdale and the smaller locality of Sunshine mark the transition toward more open agricultural lands. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on this sheet, including Holly Grove Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem, which serve as vital markers of the area's rural history and long-standing family foundations.