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2018 Map of Three Rivers

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Pascagoula River system dominates this section of Jackson County, carving a complex network of oxbows and backwaters through the Mississippi lowlands. This survey illustrates the intricate watery geography of the area, featuring distinctive landmarks like the sharp bend at The Horseshoe and the elevated ground of Cumbest Bluff. The landscape is a mosaic of seasonal wetlands such as Big Swamp and Black Creek Swamp, interspersed with numerous named lakes like Gater Lake and Shingle Lake.

Human settlement patterns are closely tied to these waterways and the local road network. The community of Three Rivers serves as a central point, supported by several small family and community burial grounds including Three Rivers Cem and Hudson Cem. To the south, Coll Town and the river access point at Poticaw Landing reflect the enduring importance of the river to the local economy and culture. The map provides valuable detail for genealogists tracing families in this riverine corridor through the many cemeteries and named homestead roads like John Cumbest Rd and Jerry Davis Rd.