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1955 Map of Savannah

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Savannah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Wolf River meanders through this portion of southern Mississippi, defining the rural landscape across the borders of Pearl River, Hancock, Stone, and Harrison counties. During the mid-1950s, this region was characterized by small, dispersed settlements like Savannah, Necaise, and Riceville, often centered around community landmarks. Numerous country churches and family burial grounds serve as anchors for local history, including Steep Hollow Ch, Shiloh Ch, and the Necaise Cem.

Much of the eastern territory is occupied by the De Soto National Forest, where the topography is marked by drainage basins like Crane Creek and the Little Biloxi River. The presence of several fire watch stations, such as the Hickman Lookout Tower and Sellers Lookout Tower, speaks to the importance of timber management in the piney woods. To the north, the distinctive swampy terrain of Burned Weed Brake and Hard Reed Brake provides a glimpse into the original hydrologic character of the Biloxi River headwaters.