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2015 Map of Sanford

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sanford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sanford and the surrounding Piney Woods of South Mississippi are defined by the winding course of the Bouie River and its numerous tributaries. This survey captures the rural landscape where the borders of Covington, Jones, Forrest, and Lamar Counties converge. The settlement pattern is deeply rooted in local family history, evidenced by the high concentration of small family cemeteries such as Byrd Cem, Lott Cem, and Bullock Cem.

Transportation through the area follows the corridor of Old Highway 49, which connects the northern communities to the more developed Rawls Springs in the south. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the Rawls Springs Baptist Church, serving as a social and spiritual hub for the local population. The land is intricately drained by a network of creeks including Okatoma Creek, McCall Cr, and Rooty Cr, illustrating the typical riverine geography of the region before further suburban expansion from nearby urban centers.