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2018 Map of Purvis

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Purvis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Purvis serves as the primary hub of activity on this Lamar County landscape, situated where several regional roads and rail lines converge. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a dense network of creek drainages and wetlands, such as Allens Reed Brake and Daniels Reed Brake, which weave through a series of named elevations including Sheep Stomp Hill, Black Creek Hill, and Anderson Hill. This survey highlights a rural settlement pattern defined by numerous small family cemeteries and hilltop communities like Pine Ridge and Okahola.

Genealogists can trace a high concentration of burial sites across the landscape, from Boone Cem near the eastern border to the Coal Town Cem in the central corridor. The presence of features like Campbells Bridge and the Sand Hills indicates a long history of overland travel across the many branches of Black Creek and its tributaries, while larger water bodies like Mossy Pond stand out as distinct landmarks in the south-central territory.