The Strong River snakes through the southern half of this landscape, marking the transition between Rankin and Simpson counties. This 2015 survey reveals a rural network defined by timber and agriculture, centered on the historic village of Puckett. Local genealogy is well-preserved here through numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Puckett Cem, Burnham Cem, and Rosehill Cem. Further south, the settlement of Everett sits near the riverbanks, where Floyd Bridge provides a crossing toward the Simpson County line. The terrain is characterized by gentle rises like Warren Hill and a dense web of creeks including Wildcat Cr and Brushy Cr. Transportation follows long-established routes such as the Brandon Williamsburg Rd and Johns Mayton Rd, which connect smaller communities like Mayton to the surrounding region.
74 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1935 · White Oak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Puckett NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · White Oak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Puckett
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Polkville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000