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2018 Map of Success

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Success sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned within the expansive De Soto National Forest. The geography is defined by the convergence of several waterways, most notably the winding courses of the Biloxi River and the Little Biloxi River. These river systems, along with tributaries like Saucier Creek and Tiger Cr, shaped the early settlement patterns of the Pine Belt before modern highways like Tradition Pkwy altered the local topography.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and burial sites across this portion of Harrison County. The map identifies several rural cemeteries including Blackwell Cem, Rouse Cem, and Williams Cem, providing spatial context for local family histories. The presence of Swan Lake and numerous branches like Clear Br and Green Pond Br illustrates the dense drainage network that supported the region's timber and agricultural past.