1955 Map of Savannah

About this map

The Wolf River and Crane Creek dominate this mid-century portrait of southern Mississippi, where the landscape is defined by its deep pine forests and scattered rural communities. Established within the De Soto National Forest, the area shows a clear pattern of small settlements such as Savannah, Rowlands, and Necaise connected by a network of unimproved roads and forest trails. The presence of several fire towers, including the Hickman Lookout Tower and Sellers Lookout Tower, underscores the importance of timber management in this era.