2012 Map of Purvis

About this map

Purvis serves as the primary hub of this 2012 survey, revealing a landscape where the rural Piney Woods of Lamar County meet modern industrial developments like the Black Creek Refinery. The area is characterized by numerous small settlements and family-named landmarks, such as Pine Ridge and Okahola, interspersed with family cemeteries including Hartfield Cem and Boone Cem. Geologically, the terrain is defined by a series of distinct heights such as Red Hill, Lee Hill, and Black Creek Hill, which overlook a complex network of waterways including Beaverdam Cr and Black Cr. The map provides a detailed view of the local infrastructure, from the Po in the center of Purvis to the outlying Southern Pine Hills development. This documentation is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it preserves the locations of smaller burial sites like Coal Town Cem and Nelson Cem which are integral to the local family histories of the region.