Strong River winds through the northern reaches of this landscape, fed by a network of tributaries including Lee Br and Cottonseed Br. The terrain is defined by its rural settlements and deep genealogical roots, centered around the communities of Bridgeport and Schley. This area of Simpson County is notably dense with family burial grounds, such as Lee Cem and the Armstrong-Buckley Cem, which anchor the local history to specific landholdings. To the south, the map captures the transition into Lawrence County, marked by the presence of Martin Lake and Dickerson Lake. The road network, including Rockport New Hebron Rd and State Hwy 478, connects these scattered settlements, following the natural ridges and creek valleys that have shaped the region's development for generations.
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1953 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Natchez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Natchez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hattiesburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Natchez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Hopewell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Harrisville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Mendenhall West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · New Hebron
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Schley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000